Indian willow

Salix tetrasperma · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Indian willow, scientifically known as Salix tetrasperma, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued for its therapeutic properties. Rich in salicin, it has been traditionally used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and treat fevers. This resilient plant offers significant botanical interest for its bioactive compounds and potential in modern pharmacology.

Family
Salicaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Indian Willow
Scientific synonyms
Pleiarina Tetrasperma Var. Ichnostachya · Salix Tetrasperma Var. Nilagirica · 53 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salix tetrasperma

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Salicaeceae within 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 wide geographical range spanning across multiple distinct regions. In Northern Africa, its presence is specifically documented within Egypt. Moving to Asia, it is widely distributed throughout various parts of China. Its Chinese habitat includes the North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast territories. Additionally, the species can be found growing on the island of Hainan.

Region Area Source
Northern Africa Egypt WCVP
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China North-Central WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
China Tibet WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP

Chemicals

Salix tetrasperma has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include uridine.

Chemicals reported in Salix tetrasperma
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
uridine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

uridine

  1. Neurochemistry international

Medicinal Uses

Salix tetrasperma has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, oxidative stress.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Parkinson's disease Neurochemistry international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
oxidative stress Neurochemistry international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆