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Genus: Salix
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Eurosid I > Order: Malpighiales
> Family:
Salicaceae
About 450 species worldwide (mainly temperate regions in
the northern hemisphere), with one indigenous and three naturalised species
in southern Africa. There are an additional 13 species cultivated in southern Africa
and additional hybrid species. Salix babylonica (Weeping
willow, Treurwilger) and Salix fragilis (Crack or brittle
willow) are declared Category 2 invasive
plants in South Africa.
Species native to southern Africa
List from
Plants
of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI),
Flora of
Zimbabwe and
Flora of
Mozambique.
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Salix mucronata (Silver willow)
A bush or tree, growing up to 12 m
high, with drooping branches and lanceolate leaves that
are glossy green above and pale whitish-green below. The
leaf edge can be smooth or toothed. Widespread through Africa and in southern
Africa is found in most regions except for large parts of Namibia,
Botswana, Northern Cape and Mozambique. Usually grows along stream
and river banks.
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Species naturalised in southern Africa
List from
Plants
of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI),
Flora of
Zimbabwe and
Flora of
Mozambique.
Other species, cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
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Salix alba (White willow)
Native to Eurasia. Salix alba
var. vitellina (Golden willow) is also cultivated
in the region.
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Salix bonplandiana
Native to Mexico.
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Salix canariensis
Native to Madeira and the Canary
Islands.
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Salix caudata
Native to North America.
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Salix daphnoides (Violet
willow)
Native to northern Europe.
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Salix discolor
Native to eastern USA.
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Salix lasiandra
Native to western USA.
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Salix magnifica (Large-leaved
willow)
Native to western China.
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Salix nigra (Black willow)
Native to North America.
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Salix purpurea (Purple basket
willow)
Native from Europe through to Japan.
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Salix repens
Native to Europe.
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Salix triandra (Osier)
Native to Europe.
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Salix viminalis (Common basket
willow)
Native to Eurasia.
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