Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. How balsam poplar is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Allergens and plants search enter a full or partial species name to find more information on one of over 1200 potentially allergenic plants. More on balsam poplar populus balsamifera in wikipedia. The scientific name of balsam poplar is populus balsamifera l. Plants profile for populus balsamifera trichocarpa black. Populus a genus of trees of the family salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere. Collaborative floristic effort of north american botanists. Similar to the other north american balsam poplars, populus balsamifera hybridizes sporadically with the introduced eurasian p. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. The genus name populus is from the latin for poplar, and the specific epithet balsamifera from latin for balsambearing populus balsamifera is the northernmost north american. Growth and ecophysiology of wide intraspecific balsam poplar. An email address is required, but will not be postedit will only be used for information exchange between the 2 of us if needed and will never be given to a 3rd party without your express permission.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in blumea balsamifera. The tree is a deciduous tree, it will be 20 30 m 66 99 ft high. Populus balsamifera click here for photos of populus balsamifera. Usdanrcs database of plants of the united states and its territories. It has the widest geographical distribution of any north american tree, being indigenous to alaska and most of canada, the pacific northwest, new england, the great. It was valued by several native north american indian tribes who used it to treat a variety of complaints, but especially to treat skin problems and lung ailments. For example, you can find chenopods searching on cheno no quotes. Populus balsamifera eastern balsampoplar discover life. Poplar balsam essential oil organic populus balsamifera oil. Balsam poplar populus balsamifera american forests. Check other web resources for populus balsamifera l. Balsam poplar essential oil is also known for its scar reducing and wound healing effects. Salicaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Alternate, simple, ovate, finely serrated, 3 to 6 inches long, shiny dark green, paler and often blotchy orange below, petiole long with glands at the leaf base.
Pdf bud exudate of populus balsamifera contains an array of characteristic compounds. The balsam poplar is one of the northernmost trees of america. Populus trichocarpa has been mistakenly reported from north dakota based on specimens of p. It grows very fast along river sides and its highly floodtolerant. You can view the previous balsam poplar page, or browse the previous tree atlas. Article citation database or nal catalog of usdas national agricultural library. More balsam poplar populus balsamifera imagesby jessie m. Balsam poplar populus balsamifera is the northernmost american hardwood. Balsam poplar herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients.
How blumea balsamifera is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. All species of the genus populus poplar, aspen are dioecious, suggesting an ancient origin of this trait. It is a hardy, fastgrowing tree which is generally short lived, with some trees reaching 200 years. Heights of mature trees range from 30 to 100 feet 930 m and trunk diameters from 4 inches to 2 feet 1060 cm 101. The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy.
This champion balsam poplar of washington made its debut on the national register of champion trees in 2012. Populus balsamifera balsam poplar, black cottonwood pfaf. Balsam poplar populus balsamifera species details and. Hybrids have capsules with 24 glabrous or sparsely hairy valves. Your browser doesnt seem to have a pdf viewer, please download the. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Populus balsamifera name synonyms populus acladesca k. Blumea balsamifera herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Balsam poplar, north american poplar populus balsamifera, native from labrador to alaska and across the extreme northern u. The california polytechnic state university and the cal poly corporation shall not be responsible for any loss of profit, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use of the data and information derived from this web site. This is an updated version of the climate change tree atlas. Recent y chromosome divergence despite ancient origin of.
The species is dioecious individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Populus balsamifera, commonly called balsam poplar, bam, bamtree, eastern balsampoplar. This xfrogplants balsam poplar 3d model collection contains three highly detailed, fully textured variations of the plant at different ages. Balsam poplar essential oil has been recommended for bruises, sprains, and strains, sore muscles and skin injuries. Balsam poplar herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Successional forests of a northern affinity, roadsides, clearings, and forest openings. Plants profile for populus balsamifera balsam poplar. Populus balsamifera, commonly called balsam poplar, bam, bamtree, eastern balsampoplar, hackmatack, tacamahac poplar, tacamahaca, is a tree species in the balsam poplar species group in the poplar genus, populus. It grows transcontinentally on upland and flood plain sites but attains the best development on flood plains. Electronic plant information centre of royal botanic gardens, kew agricola. The origin of clonal diversity and structure of populus alba in. All comments are moderated before posting to keep the riffraff out. Synonyms for populus balsamifera in free thesaurus. More information about populus balsamifera may be found here.
It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to american forests. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. Nomenclatural and specimen database of the missouri botanical garden. Sequential pattern of internode, bud, and branch length of young individuals. Populus balsamifera definition of populus balsamifera by. Balsam poplar, black cottonwood populus balsamifera. Salicaceae willow family medicinal use of balsam poplar.
English names variously applied to different species include poplar. The balsam poplar is botanically called populus balsamifera. It is used for timber, and is notable as a model organism in plant biology. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about balsam poplar, black cottonwood populus balsamifera supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Evidence from nuclear and plastid microsatellite markers. Names of balsam poplar in various languages of the world are also given. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Names of blumea balsamifera in various languages of the world are also given. No warranties or guarantees as to the accuracy of the data and information derived from this web site are expressed or implied. Populus balsamifera poplar of northeastern north america with broad heartshaped leaves balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac poplar tree, poplar. List of various diseases cured by blumea balsamifera. Populus balsamifera wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre.
Populus definition of populus by the free dictionary. Plants profile for populus balsamifera balsamifera balsam. Populus balsamifera synonyms, populus balsamifera antonyms. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Populus trichocarpa, the black cottonwood, western balsampoplar or california poplar, is a deciduous broadleaf tree species native to western north america. This article was most recently revised and updated by william l. Gcms analysis of compounds extracted from buds of populus. International cultivar registration authority online resource. Trichocarpa means with hairy fruits, referring to its fluffy seeds. Populus balsamifera synonyms, populus balsamifera pronunciation, populus balsamifera translation, english dictionary definition of populus balsamifera. Gray ex hook brayshaw popyulus ballsumiferuh subspecies trikokarpa names.
More information about populus balsamifera may be found here as well ashe populus balsamifera is commonly known as the balsam poplar the scientific name of balsam poplar is populus balsamifera l. More on balsam poplar populus balsamifera in wikipedia allergens and plants search enter a full or partial species name to find more information on one of over 1200 potentially allergenic plants. With its fresh, resinous, sweet, balsamic, sensual, woodsy aroma, balsam poplar essential oil is now. Populus balsamifera is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m 98ft by 8 m 26ft at a fast rate. Fmib 461 timber of the yukon valleya stand of poplar populus balsamifera in the middle section of the river. Populus tremuloides, commonly called quaking aspen, is perhaps most noted for its beautiful white bark, its deep green foliage that quakes in the slightest breeze and its golden yellow fall foliage color. The genus name populus is from the latin for poplar, and the specific epithet balsamifera from latin for balsambearing. Balsam poplar is a medium to large native deciduous tree. Poplar balsam essential oil organic populus balsamifera.
Pdf the origin of clonal diversity and structure of populus alba in. Populus synonyms, populus pronunciation, populus translation, english dictionary definition of populus. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in balsam poplar. Often found in mixed stands with other northern species such as balsam fir, white spruce, black spruce, paper birch, aspen, red maple, tamarack. Our organically crafted balsam poplar essential oil is steam distilled from the sustainably wildcrafted delicate buds of the deciduous populus balsamifera trees native to the forests in canada. Populus balsamifera silvics of north america forestasyst. Black cottonwood the willow family salicaceae populus balsamifera l. Gcms analysis of compounds extracted from buds of populus balsamifera and populus nigra.
Despite some empirical counter examples, theory suggests that nonrecombining sex. A new, updated version of the climate change tree atlas is available for balsam poplar populus balsamifera species information. Description, the widespread species populus balsamifera l. Populus balsamifera lyall populus balsamifera mill. Black cottonwood and balsam cottonwood have similar. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of populus balsamifera. Populus is a genus of 2530 species of deciduous flowering plants in the family salicaceae, native to most of the northern hemisphere. Balsam poplar has been effective in helping eczema when blended in a salve of st. The tree likes sun at the location and the soil should be sandy loamy to loamy.
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