Populus nigra subsp. nigra
Karakavak
Also known as: Aigiros nigra (L.) Nieuwl. +16 more
- Aigiros nigra (L.) Nieuwl.
- Populus alba var. croatica (Waldst. & Kit. ex Besser) Wesm.
- Populus bethmontiana Dode
- Populus charkowiensis R.I.Schröd.
- Populus croatica Waldst. & Kit. ex Besser
- Populus elaverensis Dode
- Populus fastigiata var. plantierensis Simon-Louis
- Populus flexibilis Rozier
- Populus flexilis K.Koch
- Populus gracilis Grossh.
- Populus helvetica Poederlé
- Populus hudsoniana Desf.
- Populus hudsonica F.Michx.
- Populus lombardica Link
- Populus nigra f. grandifolia N.Janjic
- Populus nigra f. parvifolia N.Janjic
- Populus nigra f. pseudocaudina N.Janjic
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Salicaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Populus nigra subsp. nigra (commonly known as Karakavak) is a tree belonging to the Salicaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Populus nigra, which is linked below, along with related botanical forms and subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Altay, Argentina South, Azores, Belgium, Bolivia, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Free State, Haiti, Illinois, Inner Mongolia, Iraq, Japan, Kentucky, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madeira, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Portugal, Queensland, South Australia, Sweden, Tasmania, Vermont, Victoria, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Wisconsin
Base Species & Variations