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European aspen

Populus tremula

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇹 Malta 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Malpighiales (मालपिग्यालेस)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Populus
Species
Populus tremula (European aspen)

Names in Other Languages

French peuplier tremble
German Aspe

Similar Species in Populus

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American Aspen
Populus tremuloides
Not Evaluated
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Balm Of Gilead
Populus balsamifera
Not Evaluated
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Balm-Of-Gilead
Populus jackii
Not Evaluated
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Big-Toothed Aspen
Populus grandidentata
Not Evaluated
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Carolina poplar
Populus canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Euphrates Poplar
Populus euphratica
Least Concern
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Gray Poplar
Populus canescens
Not Evaluated
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Abele
Populus alba
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European aspen?
The scientific name of European aspen is Populus tremula. It belongs to the genus Populus.
What is the conservation status of European aspen?
European aspen (Populus tremula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does European aspen live?
European aspen is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Malta, Nepal, Norway, Portugal.
What family does European aspen belong to?
European aspen (Populus tremula) belongs to the genus Populus, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is European aspen endangered?
No, European aspen (Populus tremula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does European aspen belong to?
European aspen (Populus tremula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of European aspen?
The closest relatives of European aspen in the genus Populus include Abele, American Aspen, Balm Of Gilead, Balm-Of-Gilead, Big-Toothed Aspen.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Populus — 20 Species

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Abele
Populus alba
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American Aspen
Populus tremuloides
NE 🐾
Balm Of Gilead
Populus balsamifera
NE 🐾
Balm-Of-Gilead
Populus jackii
NE 🐾
Big-Toothed Aspen
Populus grandidentata
NE 🐾
Carolina poplar
Populus canadensis
NE 🐾
Euphrates Poplar
Populus euphratica
LC 🐾
Gray Poplar
Populus canescens
NE 🐾
laurel-leaf poplar
Populus laurifolia
NE 🐾
narrow-leaf cottonwood
Populus angustifolia
LC 🐾
Downy Poplar
Populus heterophylla
LC 🐾
Himalayan Poplar
Populus ciliata
LC 🐾
Balsam Cottonwood
Populus trichocarpa
NE 🐾
Tana River Poplar
Populus ilicifolia
VU
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European aspen
Populus tremula
LC
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Yunnan poplar
Populus yunnanensis
NE 🐾
Simon poplar
Populus simonii
NE 🐾
Black Cottonwood
Populus nigra
NE 🐾
Chinese necklace poplar
Populus lasiocarpa
NE 🐾
Cottonwood
Populus fremontii
LC
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