Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apennina
ID:
929597

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Skvortsov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1965: 90 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928934



Common Names

  • Apennina Willow
  • Apennina Salix
  • Apennina Sallow


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Description

Salix apennina (also called Apennine Willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to southern Europe. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 4–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist soils in open areas, such as riverbanks, wetlands, and damp woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salix apennina is used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix apennina are small and yellow-green, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix apennina is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Salix apennina

Salix apennina is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

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-5001290: Based on the initial data import
Alexey Skvortsov (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Skvortsov' in the authors string.