Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansaei
ID:
1249180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seemen

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 44 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248518





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Description

Salix balansaei (also called Balansa's Willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to Central Asia, the Himalayas, and the mountains of western China. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 4–7 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, lakeshores, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Salix balansaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, bright-colored leaves that are used for landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix balansae var. hunanensis N.Chao

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix balansaei has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix balansaei is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Salix balansaei

Salix balansaei is native to China.

Salix balansaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salix balansaei?

Salix balansaei

What type of plant is Salix balansaei?

Salix balansaei is a species of willow tree in the family Salicaceae.

Where is Salix balansaei found?

Salix balansaei is found in China.

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,

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