Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatavica
ID:
929729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kar. ex Stschegl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(I): 197 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929066



Common Names

  • Alatav Willow
  • Alatav-leaved Willow
  • Alatavleaf Willow


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Description

Salix alatavica (also called Alatau Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Central Asia. It typically grows to a height of 6-15 feet and has a rounded crown with pendulous branches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salix alatavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix alatavica has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix alatavica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Salix alatavica

Salix alatavica is native to Russia and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Salix genus

Salix lochsiensis, Salix lyonensis, Salix meikleana, Salix tschujensis, Salix permixta, Salix anatolica, Salix hirtii, Salix geyeriana, Salix gilgiana, Salix glatfelterii, Salix glauca, Salix gillotii, Salix glabra, Salix hermaphroditica, Salix gaspensis, Salix fruticulosa, Salix fruticosa, Salix friesiana, Salix fragilis, Salix futura, Salix fuscescens, Salix grahamii, Salix hapala, Salix hartwegii, Salix hastata, Salix gooddingii, Salix helvetica, Salix hatusimae, Salix hayatana, Salix hebecarpa, Salix herbacea, Salix gracilistyla, Salix eleagnos, Salix dutillyi, Salix ehrhartiana, Salix eriocephala, Salix eriocataphylla, Salix digenea, Salix erdingeri, Salix discolor, Salix disperma, Salix doniana, Salix drummondiana, Salix finnmarchica, Salix foetida, Salix forbyana, Salix forbesiana, Salix flueggeana, Salix floridana, Salix euryadenia,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5001499: Based on the initial data import
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Sergei Sergeyevich Sheglejev (1820-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stschegl.' in the authors string.