Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
929281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schleich. ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 3: 296 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928618



Common Names

  • Foetida Willow
  • Willow Foetida
  • Willow Foetidum


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Description

Salix foetida (also called Stinking Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or tree, typically growing to 3–8 m (10–26 ft) tall. It is native to western Europe, from France east to Poland, south to northern Italy and west to Ireland. It is commonly found in wet habitats, such as streambanks, lake margins, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix foetida is used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of baskets, furniture, and other items due to its strength and flexibility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Salix foetida is small, yellowish-white, and has 5 petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix foetida is best propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -25°C.

Where to Find Salix foetida

Salix foetida can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist areas in the northern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5000890: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Schleicher (1768-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schleich.' in the authors string.