Salix gracilistyla
Salix gracilistyla, commonly known as the slender-stemmed willow, is a resilient medicinal plant found in diverse ecosystems. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, particularly salicin, it has traditionally been utilized for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This botanical specimen remains a subject of significant interest in contemporary pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Salix gracilistyla
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Salicaceae and is identified by 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 is primarily distributed throughout the diverse landscapes of the Russian Far East. Within this vast region, its presence is documented across the Amur and Khabarovsk territories. It can also be found growing in the coastal reaches of Primorye and on the island of Sakhalin. Beyond the borders of Russia, the species extends its range into the northern parts of China. Specifically, its geographical reach includes the expansive area of Inner Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salix gracilistyla has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydromyricetin, isograndidentatin B, picein, salicin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydromyricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isograndidentatin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| picein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salix gracilistyla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |