Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saposhnikovii
ID:
1134413

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Skvortsov

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 66(4): 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133751



Common Names

  • Salix saposhnikovii
  • Saposhnikov Willow
  • Siberian Willow


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Description

Salix saposhnikovii (also called Saposhnikov Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is commonly found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Salix saposhnikovii is used for making baskets, furniture, and fuel. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix saposhnikovii are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix saposhnikovii is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings taken in the summer or fall. These should be taken from healthy, disease-free trees and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be planted in the ground or in containers.

Where to Find Salix saposhnikovii

Salix saposhnikovii is native to Siberia and the Russian Far East.

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-28300853: Based on the initial data import
Alexey Skvortsov (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Skvortsov' in the authors string.