36,678 observationsLeast Concern
white poplar
Populus alba
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Salicaceae ›Genus: Populus
About
Populus alba, commonly called abele, silver poplar, silverleaf poplar, or white poplar, is a species of poplar, most closely related to the aspens (Populus sect. Populus). It is native to Morocco and the Iberian Peninsula through central Europe (north to Germany and Poland) to central Asia. It grows in moist sites, often by watersides, in regions with hot summers and cold to mild winters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of white poplar is Populus alba.
- The white poplar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- white poplar belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- white poplar belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- white poplar belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- white poplar belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- white poplar belongs to the family Salicaceae.
- white poplar belongs to the genus Populus.