Salix daphnoides
Salix daphnoides, commonly known as the Daphne-leaved willow, is a distinctive shrub native to parts of Asia. Renowned for its unique, elongated foliage, this plant belongs to the Salicaceae family. While primarily studied for its botanical characteristics, its relatives are historically significant in traditional medicine for their therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Salix daphnoides
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It can also be found growing within the natural landscapes of Great Britain. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Middle Europe, specifically within Austria. Together, these locations define the known habitat for Salix daphnoides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salix daphnoides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, isosalipurposide.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isosalipurposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |