Salix mucronata
Salix mucronata, commonly known as the mucronate willow, is a resilient shrub native to diverse southern African landscapes. Renowned for its distinctive pointed leaf tips, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in folk medicine to treat ailments like inflammation and pain.
- Scientific name: Salix mucronata
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation concludes with 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 diverse geographical range spanning across multiple regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented in Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, it can be found in Guinea. Additionally, the species extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within Cameroon. This distribution highlights the plant's ability to inhabit both northern arid zones and tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Activities
Salix mucronata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |