Abstract
The genus Populus L. belongs to the family Salicaceae Mirb., mainly distributed in the Northern temperate regions. It consists of about 35 species in the world and about 8 species in India. The 8 Indian species of Populus L. belong to 5 sections viz. Populus, Leucoides Spach, Tacamahaca Spach, Aigeiros Duby and Turanga Bunge. The section Tacamahaca Spach is the major one having 3 species in Indian distribution. These three species of the section Tacamahaca Spach are discussed in detail along with a plate and an illustration. A key to the species is also provided for better understanding of the relationship between these three species.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
