Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ludibunda
ID:
930705

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus & E.G.Camus

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Classif. Saules Europe 2: 275 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930042



Common Names

  • Ludibunda Willow
  • Ludibunda Crack Willow
  • Ludibunda's Willow


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Description

Salix ludibunda (also called Playful Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and pendulous branches. It is native to Japan, Korea, and eastern Russia, and is typically found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Salix ludibunda is used for making furniture, baskets, and other crafts. It is also used as a windbreak, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix ludibunda has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix ludibunda is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters). Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Salix ludibunda

Salix ludibunda is native to the western United States and Canada, from Washington to California and British Columbia.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:778093-1: Based on the initial data import