Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tyrrhenica
ID:
929754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brullo, Scelsi & Spamp.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Veg. Aspromonte : 46 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000929091



Common Names

  • Tyrrhenian Willow
  • Tyrrhenian-leaved Willow
  • Tyrrhenianleaf Willow


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Description

Salix tyrrhenica (also called Italian willow, among many other common names) is a species of willow native to southern Europe, from Italy south to Greece and Turkey. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm diameter. It is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix tyrrhenica has small yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix tyrrhenica can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Salix tyrrhenica

Salix tyrrhenica is native to Italy and can be found in moist forests 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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Fabrizio Scelsi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scelsi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Spampinato (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spamp.' in the authors string.