Salix purpurea
Salix purpurea, commonly known as Purple Willow, is a resilient deciduous shrub prized for its striking, slender stems. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Rich in salicin, it has historically been utilized in traditional medicine for its natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties to relieve pain.
- Scientific name: Salix purpurea
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Salicaceae. Ultimately, it 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, known as Salix purpurea, exhibits a specific geographical presence across Northern Europe. Its distribution can be traced through several key regions, including Denmark and Great Britain. It is also found inhabiting the landscapes of Ireland. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Scandinavian territories of Norway and Sweden. These locations collectively define the primary northern habitats where this medicinal willow thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Salix purpurea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Picein, catechin, flavan-3-ol, naringenin, naringenin 7-O-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Picein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavan-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin 7-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| populin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicortin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tremulacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Salix purpurea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Salix purpurea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |