Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligulifolia
ID:
929376

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Ball ex C.K.Schneid.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 2: 188 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928713



Common Names

  • Ligulifolia Willow
  • Willow Ligulifolia
  • Willow Ligulifolium


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Description

Salix ligulifolia (also called Ligulate Willow, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in Europe and Asia. It grows in damp habitats, usually at elevations of 0–1000 m. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow catkins.

Uses & Benefits

Salix ligulifolia is used as a source of wood for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix ligulifolia has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix ligulifolia can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Salix ligulifolia

Salix ligulifolia is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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-5001007: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.
Carleton Roy Ball (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Ball' in the authors string.