Status:
valid
Authors:
F.B.White
Source:
ipni
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Ann. Scott. Nat. Hist. 1892: 66 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336996
Common Names
- Salix sesquitertia
- Sesquitertia Salix
- Sesquitertia's Salix
Description
Salix sesquitertia (also called Three-Leaf Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has a dense, bushy habit. It is found in moist areas, such as stream banks and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Salix sesquitertia is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Salix sesquitertia are small, yellow-green and grow in catkins. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salix sesquitertia is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from cuttings, which can be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a new pot.
Where to Find Salix sesquitertia
Salix sesquitertia can be found in India.
Salix sesquitertia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salix sesquitertia?
Salix sesquitertia
What is the common name of Salix sesquitertia?
Willow
What type of environment does Salix sesquitertia prefer?
Moist, temperate areas
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,