Populus mexicana

Populus mexicana
Foliage
Trunk
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Salicaceae
Genus: Populus
Species:
P. mexicana
Binomial name
Populus mexicana
Synonyms[2]
  • Balsamiflua mexicana (Wesm.) N.Chao & G.T.Gong
  • Balsamiflua mexicana subsp. dimorpha (Brandegee) N.Chao & G.T.Gong
  • Populus dimorpha Brandegee

Populus mexicana, the Mexican poplar, is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae, native to Mexico.[2] A fast-growing tree reaching 30 m (100 ft), it typically grows along watercourses.[3]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:[2]

  • Populus mexicana subsp. dimorpha (Brandegee) Eckenw. – northwestern Mexico
  • Populus mexicana subsp. mexicana – Mexico

References

  1. ^ Machuca Machuca, K.; Martínez Salas, E.; Samain, M.-S. (2021). "Populus mexicana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T62928A126292796. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T62928A126292796.en. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Populus mexicana Wesm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Find Trees & Learn Populus mexicana". Campus Arboretum. University of Arizona. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 26 July 2023. Common Name: Yaqui cottonwood


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