Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Olivier
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1807
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Voy. Emp. Othoman , ed. Quatra, 3: 449 (1807)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928122
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Populus Euphratica
- Euphrates Poplar
- Euphrates Poplar Tree
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Populus euphratica (also called Euphrates Poplar, among many other common names) is a large tree native to North America. It has triangular leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It grows in riparian habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Populus euphratica has been used for centuries as a source of timber for construction and furniture. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Populus euphratica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have green leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Populus euphratica is a deciduous tree native to Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Populus euphratica
                        
                            Populus euphratica is native to the temperate regions of the Middle East.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        Species in the Populus genus
                        
                            Populus deltoides, 
Populus inopina, 
Populus euphratica, 
Populus fremontii, 
Populus canescens, 
Populus candicans, 
Populus balsamifera, 
Populus berolinensis, 
Populus brayshawii, 
Populus berkarensis, 
Populus simonii, 
Populus smithii, 
Populus suaveolens, 
Populus tadshikistanica, 
Populus tomentosa, 
Populus tremula, 
Populus rollandii, 
Populus rouleauiana, 
Populus trichocarpa, 
Populus tremuloides, 
Populus odorata, 
Populus parryi, 
Populus moscoviensis, 
Populus nigra, 
Populus grandidentata, 
Populus hopeiensis, 
Populus hinckleyana, 
Populus heterophylla, 
Populus hastata, 
Populus alba, 
Populus acuminata, 
Populus jackii, 
Populus kanjilaliana, 
Populus hybrida, 
Populus brandegeei, 
Populus heimburgeri, 
Populus generosa, 
Populus angustifolia, 
Populus mexicana, 
Populus ciliata, 
Populus mexicana, 
Populus tomentosa, 
Populus cathayana, 
Populus amurensis, 
Populus berolinensis, 
Populus cataracti, 
Populus glaucicomans, 
Populus iliensis, 
Populus laurifolia, 
Populus macrocarpa,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Salicaceae family
                        
                            Abatia angeliana, 
Abatia americana, 
Abatia canescens, 
Abatia glabra, 
Abatia mexicana, 
Abatia microphylla, 
Abatia parviflora, 
Abatia rugosa, 
Abatia spicata, 
Abatia stellata, 
Azara alpina, 
Azara celastrina, 
Azara dentata, 
Azara integrifolia, 
Azara intermedia, 
Azara lanceolata, 
Azara microphylla, 
Azara petiolaris, 
Azara salicifolia, 
Azara serrata, 
Azara uruguayensis, 
Banara acunae, 
Banara arguta, 
Banara axilliflora, 
Banara boliviana, 
Banara brasiliensis, 
Banara brittonii, 
Banara caymanensis, 
Banara cordifolia, 
Banara domingensis, 
Banara excisa, 
Banara glauca, 
Banara guianensis, 
Banara ibaguensis, 
Banara larensis, 
Banara leptophylla, 
Banara minutiflora, 
Banara nitida, 
Banara orinocensis, 
Banara parviflora, 
Banara portoricensis, 
Banara quinquenervis, 
Banara regia, 
Banara riparia, 
Banara riscoi, 
Banara saxicola, 
Banara selleana, 
Banara serrata, 
Banara splendens, 
Banara tomentosa,