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
- French willow
- almond willow
- almond-leaved willow
- almond-leaf willow
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 triandraSynonyms
- Pleiarina triandra
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dihydromyricetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Picein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isograndidentatin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dihydromyricetin
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Picein
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
isograndidentatin B
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
salicin
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |