Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1248200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. [Walter] 243. 1788 [Apr-Jun 1788]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247538



Common Names

  • Salix occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Salix
  • Occidentalis Willow


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Description

Salix occidentalis (also called Western Willow, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the western United States. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Salix occidentalis is a species of willow tree native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix occidentalis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix occidentalis is a fast-growing, deciduous, perennial tree that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Salix occidentalis

Salix occidentalis is native to North America. It is found in moist areas, such as riparian zones, wetlands, and wet meadows.

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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