Salicaceae FAMILY

Populus euphratica

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Populus euphratica is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 15.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials..

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Southwest Asia to the Himalayas, Mongolia and China.

HabitatEspecially found on rich soils, often inundated for part of the year, to 4000 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ]. Plains, valleys and basins at elevations of 200 - 2400 metres in northern China[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].