Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Skvortsov
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1965, 95 (1965).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281316
Common Names
- Salix koeieana
- Koeie Willow
- Koeie Willow
Description
Salix koeieana (also called Koeie Willow, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, native to western North America, growing in moist areas, such as along streams and lakes. It has a rounded crown and its bark is grayish-brown and smooth. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a pointed tip and a serrated margin.
Uses & Benefits
Salix koeieana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It can also be used medicinally for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salix koeieana is a yellow four-petaled bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salix koeieana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Salix koeieana
Salix koeieana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, South Africa, and Australia.
Salix koeieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salix koeieana?
Salix koeieana
What is the common name of Salix koeieana?
Koeie Willow
What is the natural habitat of Salix koeieana?
It is found in the mountains of Central Asia and the Himalayas
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,