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.
Names
Common Names
- Salix cinerea
- Eared Willow
- ashy willow
- grey willow
- large grey willow
- Common Sallow
- gray sallow
- gray willow
- pussy willow
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 auritaSynonyms
- Salix aurita f. uliginosa
- Salix aurita var. pumila
- Salix aurita f. rhomboidalis
- Salix iserana
- Salix rugosa var. microphylla
- Salix aurita f. cordifolia
- Salix rugosa var. grandifolia
- Salix rugosa
- Salix rugosa var. androgyna
- Salix rugosa
- Salix paludosa
- Salix patzei
- Salix spiraeifolia
- Salix versifolia var. spiraeifolia
- Salix versifolia var. sericeotomentosa
- Salix ulmifolia
- Salix versifolia var. acuta
- Salix cladostema
- Salix aurita var. grandifolia
- Salix aquatica var. acuminata
- Salix aurita var. rhomboidalis
- Salix aurita var. alpestris
- Salix aurita var. cladostema
- Salix aurita var. uliginosa
- Salix aurita var. microphylla
- Usionis uliginosa
- Usionis aurita
- Salix caprea subsp. aurita
- Capraea aurita
- Salix aurita var. leiocarpa
- Salix aurita var. ambigua
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)