For example, you can find chenopods searching on cheno no quotes. Despite some empirical counter examples, theory suggests that nonrecombining sex. Plants profile for populus balsamifera trichocarpa black. Sequential pattern of internode, bud, and branch length of young individuals. Salicaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Balsam poplar populus balsamifera is the northernmost american hardwood. 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.
Populus definition of populus by the free dictionary. All comments are moderated before posting to keep the riffraff out. 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. Balsam poplar essential oil has been recommended for bruises, sprains, and strains, sore muscles and skin injuries. Growth and ecophysiology of wide intraspecific 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. Engl balsam poplar, eastern balsam poplar, balm of gilead, balm of gilead buds, black cottonwood, hackmatack, tacamahac, tacomahaca, western balsam poplar. Similar to the other north american balsam poplars, populus balsamifera hybridizes sporadically with the introduced eurasian p. Gcms analysis of compounds extracted from buds of populus. Usdanrcs database of plants of the united states and its territories. Trichocarpa means with hairy fruits, referring to its fluffy seeds. 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. Allergens and plants search enter a full or partial species name to find more information on one of over 1200 potentially allergenic plants. Heights of mature trees range from 30 to 100 feet 930 m and trunk diameters from 4 inches to 2 feet 1060 cm 101.
This is an updated version of the climate change tree atlas. Populus balsamifera poplar of northeastern north america with broad heartshaped leaves balsam poplar, hackmatack, tacamahac poplar tree, poplar. Article citation database or nal catalog of usdas national agricultural library. 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. No warranties or guarantees as to the accuracy of the data and information derived from this web site are expressed or implied. Populus balsamifera eastern balsampoplar discover life. You can view the previous balsam poplar page, or browse the previous tree atlas. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The tree likes sun at the location and the soil should be sandy loamy to loamy. The tree is a deciduous tree, it will be 20 30 m 66 99 ft high. 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. A new, updated version of the climate change tree atlas is available for balsam poplar populus balsamifera species information. This xfrogplants balsam poplar 3d model collection contains three highly detailed, fully textured variations of the plant at different ages. It grows very fast along river sides and its highly floodtolerant.
The origin of clonal diversity and structure of populus alba in. Populus balsamifera wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Hybrids have capsules with 24 glabrous or sparsely hairy valves. English names variously applied to different species include poplar. Names of blumea balsamifera in various languages of the world are also given. Often cultivated as a shade tree, it has buds thickly coated with an aromatic resin that is used to make cough syrups.
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. The genus name populus is from the latin for poplar, and the specific epithet balsamifera from latin for balsambearing. Balsam poplar, black cottonwood populus balsamifera. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Check other web resources for populus balsamifera l. Collaborative floristic effort of north american botanists. 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. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in blumea balsamifera.
More balsam poplar populus balsamifera imagesby jessie m. Recent y chromosome divergence despite ancient origin of. Names of balsam poplar in various languages of the world are also given. More on balsam poplar populus balsamifera in wikipedia. It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to american forests. Blumea balsamifera herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Populus is a genus of 2530 species of deciduous flowering plants in the family salicaceae, native to most of the northern hemisphere. Poplar balsam essential oil organic populus balsamifera oil.
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. Gray ex hook brayshaw popyulus ballsumiferuh subspecies trikokarpa names. 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. How balsam poplar is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. 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 name synonyms populus acladesca k. Electronic plant information centre of royal botanic gardens, kew agricola. Balsam poplar is a medium to large native deciduous tree. Populus balsamifera is a deciduous tree growing to 30 m 98ft by 8 m 26ft at a fast rate. This champion balsam poplar of washington made its debut on the national register of champion trees in 2012. Successional forests of a northern affinity, roadsides, clearings, and forest openings. The scientific name of balsam poplar is populus balsamifera l. Balsam poplar populus balsamifera species details and. 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. Populus balsamifera balsam poplar, black cottonwood pfaf. Synonyms for populus balsamifera in free thesaurus.
Populus a genus of trees of the family salicaceae that is found in the northern hemisphere. Populus balsamifera synonyms, populus balsamifera pronunciation, populus balsamifera translation, english dictionary definition of populus balsamifera. Populus balsamifera silvics of north america forestasyst. The balsam poplar is one of the northernmost trees of america. It grows transcontinentally on upland and flood plain sites but attains the best development on flood plains. International cultivar registration authority online resource. Your browser doesnt seem to have a pdf viewer, please download the. It is a hardy, fastgrowing tree which is generally short lived, with some trees reaching 200 years. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Populus balsamifera, commonly called balsam poplar, bam, bamtree, eastern balsampoplar. 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. Description, the widespread species populus balsamifera l. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of populus balsamifera. Often found in mixed stands with other northern species such as balsam fir, white spruce, black spruce, paper birch, aspen, red maple, tamarack. How blumea balsamifera is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. This article was most recently revised and updated by william l. Bonap north american plant atlas of the biota of north america program.
Balsam poplar, north american poplar populus balsamifera, native from labrador to alaska and across the extreme northern u. Pdf the origin of clonal diversity and structure of populus alba in. Blumea balsamifera herb uses, benefits, cures, side. All species of the genus populus poplar, aspen are dioecious, suggesting an ancient origin of this trait. Pdf bud exudate of populus balsamifera contains an array of characteristic compounds. Balsam poplar has been effective in helping eczema when blended in a salve of st. Balsam poplar herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Populus trichocarpa has been mistakenly reported from north dakota based on specimens of p. Salicaceae willow family medicinal use of balsam poplar. The balsam poplar is botanically called populus balsamifera. Poplar balsam essential oil organic populus balsamifera.
With its fresh, resinous, sweet, balsamic, sensual, woodsy aroma, balsam poplar essential oil is now. More information about populus balsamifera may be found here. 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. An illustrated flora of the northern united states, canada and the british possessions. It is used for timber, and is notable as a model organism in plant biology. Gcms analysis of compounds extracted from buds of populus balsamifera and populus nigra. It has the widest geographical distribution of any north american tree, being indigenous to alaska and most of canada, the pacific northwest. Populus balsamifera synonyms, populus balsamifera antonyms.
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. Balsam poplar essential oil is also known for its scar reducing and wound healing effects. Black cottonwood and balsam cottonwood have similar. Balsam poplar tree is also known as balm of gilead tree, after the legendary salve of that name. Balsam poplar herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients. Fmib 461 timber of the yukon valleya stand of poplar populus balsamifera in the middle section of the river. Black cottonwood the willow family salicaceae populus balsamifera l. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in balsam poplar. List of various diseases cured by blumea balsamifera. Plants profile for populus balsamifera balsamifera balsam. Populus balsamifera click here for photos of populus balsamifera. Populus balsamifera lyall populus balsamifera mill.
Balsam poplar populus balsamifera american forests. Populus balsamifera definition of populus balsamifera by. Populus trichocarpa, the black cottonwood, western balsampoplar or california poplar, is a deciduous broadleaf tree species native to western north america. Populus synonyms, populus pronunciation, populus translation, english dictionary definition of populus.
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