Salix humboldtiana
Salix humboldtiana, commonly known as the Humboldt willow, is a versatile riparian species native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. Traditionally, its bark has been utilized to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and treat fevers.
- Scientific name: Salix humboldtiana
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Pacific
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 falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, Salix humboldtiana, exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across North America and the South Pacific. Within Mexico, its distribution is quite extensive, covering the Central, Northeast, Gulf, and Northwest regions of the country. These various Mexican territories provide the specific habitats necessary for the species to flourish across different climates. Additionally, the plant's reach extends far beyond the mainland to the South-Central Pacific. Specifically, it can be found localized on the island of Tubuaï.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central Pacific | Tubuai Is. | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Activities
Salix humboldtiana has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salix humboldtiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antipyretic, antispasmodic, astringent, sedative.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| astringent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |