Salix pierotii f. pierotii
Salix pierotii f. pierotii, commonly known as a specific variety of willow, holds significant botanical and medicinal interest. Belonging to the Salicaceae family, this plant is noted for containing salicin, a precursor to salicylic acid. Historically, such willows have been utilized for their natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
- Scientific name: Salix pierotii f. pierotii
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, it is classified under the family Salicaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Salix, specifically as the variety Salix pierotii f. pierotii.
| 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 across several key regions within the Russian Far East. Specifically, its presence is documented in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye territories. Beyond Russia, the species extends its range into various parts of China. It can be found growing within the Inner Mongolia region of the country. Additionally, its distribution encompasses the broader area known as Manchuria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Activities
Salix pierotii f. pierotii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |