Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gonggashanica
ID:
1250617

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Fang & A.K.Skvortsov

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 7(1): 29 (1999).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249955





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Description

Salix gonggashanica (also called 'Gonggashan Willow', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 5 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Salix gonggashanica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix gonggashanica has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix gonggashanica is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4 to 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a moist medium such as perlite or vermiculite and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Salix gonggashanica

Salix gonggashanica can be found in the temperate regions of North America.

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 tro-50152289: Based on the initial data import
Alexey Skvortsov (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Skvortsov' in the authors string.
Cheng Fu Fang (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Fang' in the authors string.