Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alfredii
ID:
1134721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goerz ex Rehder & Kobuski

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 13(4): 403–404 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134059



Common Names

  • Alfredii Willow
  • Alfredii Salix
  • Alfredii


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Description

Salix alfredii (also called Alfred's Willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to China. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It grows in moist soils in open areas, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix alfredii is used for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix alfredi var. fengxianica (N.Chao) G.H.Zhu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix alfredii are small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small and have a single, light green cotyledon.

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Where to Find Salix alfredii

Salix alfredii can be found in the Himalayas, in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan in China, and in Bhutan and Nepal.

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 tro-28301279: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
Rudolf Goerz (1879-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goerz' in the authors string.