Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kangensis
ID:
929530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 30: 275 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928867



Common Names

  • Salix Kangensis
  • Kang's Willow
  • Kang's Salix


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Description

Salix kangensis (also called Kang's Willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to eastern Asia. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 4–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist soils in open areas, such as riverbanks, wetlands, and damp woods.

Uses & Benefits

Salix kangensis is used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salix kangensis var. leiocarpa Kitag.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix kangensis are small, yellow-green catkins. The seeds are small, brown, and covered in hairs. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix kangensis 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 kangensis

Salix kangensis is native to the mountains of central and western 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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