Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hsinganica
ID:
1134473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Wang & Skvortsov

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in T. N. Liou, Ill. Fl. Lign. Pl. N. E. China 549 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133811



Common Names

  • Populus hsinganica
  • Hsinganica Poplar
  • Chinese White Poplar


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Description

Populus hsinganica (also called Hsingan Poplar, among many other common names) is a species of poplar native to China, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree, growing to 10–20 m tall, with a trunk up to 60 cm diameter. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, swamps, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Populus hsinganica is used for timber, pulpwood, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Populus hsinganica are small, yellow-green, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small, light brown, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus hsinganica is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings taken in the summer or fall. These should be taken from healthy, disease-free trees and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted in the ground or in containers.

Where to Find Populus hsinganica

Populus hsinganica is native to China.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28300973: Based on the initial data import
Boris Vassilievich Skvortsov (1896-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvortsov' in the authors string.
Zhan Wang (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Wang' in the authors string.