Salix nummularia
Salix nummularia, commonly known as the Creeping Willow, is a low-growing, resilient shrub native to Arctic and subarctic regions. Renowned for its hardiness, this medicinal plant contains salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. It has traditionally been used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and treat various febrile conditions.
- Scientific name: Salix nummularia
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae, it is classified under the genus Salix. Consequently, Salix nummularia represents a specific medicinal species within this organized taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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 wide geographical presence across several key regions of Northern and Eastern Eurasia. In Eastern Europe, its range extends through both North European Russia and East European Russia. Moving eastward, the species is well-established within the vast landscapes of Siberia. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the regions of Altay, Buryatiya, and ChitŠ°. Consequently, its distribution spans a diverse longitudinal stretch of the Russian wilderness.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | North European Russia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Altay | WCVP |
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Tuva | WCVP |
| Siberia | West Siberia | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |