Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psammophila
ID:
1134856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.Wang & Chang Y.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 1980(9): 104.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134194



Common Names

  • Sand Willow
  • Sand Salix
  • Salix psammophila


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Description

Salix psammophila (also called Sand-loving willow, among many other common names) is a medium-sized deciduous shrub or small tree. It is native to East Asia and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix psammophila are small, yellow-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a thin, papery wing. The seedlings are small and have a single, light green cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix psammophila can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Salix psammophila

Salix psammophila can be found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

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 tro-28301538: Based on the initial data import
Chang You Yang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chang Y.Yang' in the authors string.
Zhan Wang (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Wang' in the authors string.