Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigra
ID:
928960

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1034 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928297



Common Names

  • Populus nigra
  • Black Populus
  • Nigra Populus


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Description

Populus nigra (also called Black Poplar, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist soils in open woodlands, along streams and rivers, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Populus nigra is used for making furniture, paper, and other wood products. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Populus nigra sub. betulifolia (Pursh) W.Wettst. ex Buttler & Hand

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Populus nigra has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are slender and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Populus nigra is a deciduous tree native to Europe. 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 nigra

Populus nigra is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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