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Cottonwood

Populus fremontii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Malpighiales (อันดับโนรา)
Family
Salicaceae
Genus
Populus
Species
Populus fremontii (Cottonwood)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish álamo

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 Cottonwood?
The scientific name of Cottonwood is Populus fremontii. It belongs to the genus Populus.
What is the conservation status of Cottonwood?
Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cottonwood live?
Cottonwood is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Cottonwood belong to?
Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) belongs to the genus Populus, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is Cottonwood endangered?
No, Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cottonwood belong to?
Cottonwood (Populus fremontii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Cottonwood?
The closest relatives of Cottonwood in the genus Populus include Abele, American Aspen, Balm Of Gilead, Balm-Of-Gilead, Big-Toothed Aspen.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Populus — 20 Species

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Abele
Populus alba
NE 🐾
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 🐾
European aspen
Populus tremula
LC 🐾
Yunnan poplar
Populus yunnanensis
NE 🐾
Simon poplar
Populus simonii
NE 🐾
Black Cottonwood
Populus nigra
NE 🐾
Chinese necklace poplar
Populus lasiocarpa
NE
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Cottonwood
Populus fremontii
LC
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