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
- Indian willow
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Salix tetraspermaSynonyms
- Pleiarina tetrasperma var. ichnostachya
- Salix tetrasperma var. nilagirica
- Pleiarina ichnostachya
- Salix tetrasperma var. pyrina
- Salix dunnii var. tsoongii
- Salix boseensis
- Salix pondicheriana
- Salix densa
- Salix suaveolens
- Salix rosthornii
- Salix mesnyi
- Pleiarina angiolepis
- Salix changchowensis
- Salix calophylla
- Salix dictyoneura
- Salix pyrina
- Salix sumatrana
- Salix ichnostachya
- Salix neowilsonii
- Salix nobilis
- Salix mesnyi var. tsoongi
- Salix nilagirica
- Salix argyi
- Salix wilsonii
- Salix warburgii
- Salix nankingensis
- Salix azaolana
- Salix apiculata
- Salix anisandra
- Salix angiolepis
- Salix araeostachya
- Salix dodecandra
- Salix dunnii
- Salix javanica
- Salix junghuhniana
- Salix horsfieldiana
- Salix myurus
- Pleiarina tsoongii
- Pleiarina mesnyi
- Pleiarina dunnii
- Pleiarina dictyoneura
- Pleiarina boseensis
- Pleiarina tetrasperma
- Pleiarina neowilsonii
- Salix glandulosa var. warburgii
- Pleiarina warburgii
- Pleiarina populifolia
- Salix tetrasperma var. harmandii
- Salix indica
- Salix tsoongii
- Salix glandulosa var. stenophylla
- Pleiarina rosthornii
- Pleiarina pyrina
- Salix tetrasperma suaveolens
- Salix chekiangensis
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| uridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
uridine
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |