Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cremnophila
ID:
929847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kimura

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Sci. Rep. Tohoku Imp. Univ., Ser. 4, Biol. 12: 97 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929184



Common Names

  • Cremnophila Willow
  • Cremnophila Salix
  • Cremnophila Sallow


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Description

Salix cremnophila (also called Cliff willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to western North America, from Alaska and Yukon south to California and New Mexico. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Salix cremnophila is used for erosion control, soil stabilization, and as a source of wood for furniture and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix cremnophila has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in early spring. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix cremnophila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Salix cremnophila

Salix cremnophila is native to China 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,

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