Salix cinerea

Salix aurita · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Salix cinerea, scientifically known as Salix aurita, is a resilient shrub native to European wetlands and moorlands. Historically valued for its high tannin content, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, offering natural remedies for skin irritations and various digestive ailments.

Family
Salicaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Salix Cinerea · Eared Willow · 7 more
Scientific synonyms
Salix Aurita F. Uliginosa · Salix Aurita Var. Pumila · 29 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Salix cinerea
  • Salix deserticola
  • Sargato
  • Sauce de orejillas

German:

  • Asch-Weide
  • Salix cinerea
  • Grau-Weide
  • saule cendré
  • Ohr-Weide
  • Salbei-Weide
  • Ohrweide
  • Öhrchen-Weide
  • Ohrweide
  • Ohr-Weide
  • Salbei-Weide
  • Öhrchen-Weide
  • Asch-Weide
  • Grau-Weide
  • Artengruppe Grau-Weide

French:

  • Salix cinerea
  • Saule cendré
  • Saule à oreillettes
  • Saule à oreillette
  • petit marsault
  • Saule a oreillettes
  • Saule à oreillettes
  • petit marsault
  • saule cendré
  • saule gris
  • Saule cendre

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salix aurita

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its descent through the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Salix.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Malpighiales WCVP
Family Salicaceae WCVP
Genus Salix WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Salix aurita, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the species is well-established in the territories of Norway. These locations highlight its preference for the northernmost regions of the continent.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP

Chemicals

Salix aurita has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonol.

Chemicals reported in Salix aurita
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)