almond willow

Salix triandra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Almond willow, scientifically known as Salix triandra, is a versatile deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains salicin, a precursor to aspirin. Traditionally used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation, this resilient plant offers significant botanical value in natural pharmacology and herbalism.

Family
Salicaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
French Willow · Almond Willow · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Pleiarina Triandra

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Salix triandra var viridis
  • Mimbre silvestre
  • Sauce almendro
  • Salix amygdalina f ligustrina
  • Salix triandra ssp. amygdalina
  • Salix amygdalina
  • Mimbre negro
  • Salix amygdalina var. discolor
  • Salix triandra var. glaucophylla
  • Salix triandra f vulgaris
  • Salix amygdalina var concolor
  • Salix triandra ssp amygdalina
  • Salix triandra var amygdalina
  • Sauce almendruño
  • Sargatilla negra
  • Salix triandra var. amygdalina

German:

  • Mandel-Weide
  • Mandelweide
  • Mandel-Weide

French:

  • Saule à trois étamines
  • Saule a trois etamines
  • Noir de villaines
  • Saule-amandier
  • Osier brun
  • saule à trois étamines
  • osier brun
  • saule à trois étamines
  • saule-amandier
  • Saule a trois etamines

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Salix triandra

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, falling within the family Salicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 triandra, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the natural landscapes of Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented throughout the territories of Norway. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Sweden.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Finland 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 triandra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Dihydromyricetin, Picein, isograndidentatin B, salicin.

Chemicals reported in Salix triandra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Dihydromyricetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Picein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
isograndidentatin B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
salicin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dihydromyricetin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Picein

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

isograndidentatin B

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

salicin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Salix triandra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
pain Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethanolic extract Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆