Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schwerinii
ID:
930951

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Wolf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Izv. Glavn. Bot. Sada S.S.S.R. 28: 421 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930288



Common Names

  • Schwerin's Willow
  • Schwerin Willow
  • Schwerin's Weeping Willow


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Description

Salix schwerinii (also called Schwerin's Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to western Asia. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate. It grows in moist soils in open woods, along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix schwerinii is often used as a decorative plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and shade. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salix schwerinii are small, yellowish-green, and are arranged in catkins. The seeds are small, brown, and are contained in capsules. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix schwerinii is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist soils, full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Salix schwerinii

Salix schwerinii can be found in Europe and North Africa.

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 kew-5003342: Based on the initial data import
Egbert Wolf (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Wolf' in the authors string.