Wildlife & Flora
Himalayan Poplar
Himalayan Poplar (Populus ciliata) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Danakyu, Timang, Kurung.
- Scientific name
- Populus ciliata
- Local name
- Bhote Pipal, Baange Kaath
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
Himalayan Poplar is a deciduous tree that may be 50 m tall. Leaves of this plant are heart-shaped long and pointed. This plant is common in the hills of Nepal. Poplars are grown under irrigation in Mustang district of north- western Nepal. Poplars are the holy trees to both Hindu and Buddhist community. So it is evil deed to cut down the tree or its branches. The bark of the himalayan Poplar is used medicinally for tonics and blood purifiers. The leaves make good fodder, especially for goats
