Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Andersson
Source:
tro
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 1850: 493 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237329
Common Names
- Salix Eriostachya
- Eriostachya Salix
- Eriostachya Willow
Description
Salix eriostachya (also called 'Eriostachya Salix', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Salix eriostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salix eriostachya var. angustifolia (C.F.Fang) N.Chao
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salix eriostachya are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two opposite, sessile leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salix eriostachya is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Salix eriostachya
Salix eriostachya is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.
Salix eriostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salix eriostachya?
Salix eriostachya
What is the common name of Salix eriostachya?
Eriostachya Salix
What is the natural habitat of Salix eriostachya?
It is found in the western United States and Canada
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,