Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
931812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bebb ex Rowlee & Wiegand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 23: 201 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931149



Common Names

  • Red Willow
  • Red Weeping Willow
  • Red Pussy Willow


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Description

Salix rubella (also called Red Willow, among many other common names) is a small deciduous tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and riparian areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salix rubella is used for making baskets, furniture, and other items. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil and prevent soil erosion. The bark of the plant is used for tanning leather, and the leaves are used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix rubella are small, yellow-green catkins, which appear in early spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix rubella is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Salix rubella

Salix rubella is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows 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

Karl McKay Wiegand (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiegand' in the authors string.
Willard Winfield Rowlee (1861-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rowlee' in the authors string.
Michael Schuck Bebb (1833-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bebb' in the authors string.