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Salix arenaria

Salix arenaria
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Salix arenaria (Salix arenaria) — botanical photograph
Pl. 018E — Salix arenaria
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Prezentare

Salix arenaria, cunoscută sub numele de frunză de pământ sau frunză de dunăre, este un arbust decidu. Este nativ din Europa Centrală și de Sud, inclusiv Austrie, Cehia, Franța, Italia, Polonia, Elveția, precum și din afara Iranului și Albania. Această plantă se adaptează la mediul umed și poate crește în soluri legături (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Prefere zonă plină de soare și este durabil în zonele 5-9, atingând o înălțime de aproximativ un metru. Consemnate pentru proprietăți culinare, părul intern, frunzele și scufundurile sunt toate părțile folositoare ale acestei plante. Caracteristicile sale distincte includ capacitatea sa de a crește în condiții dificile de coastă și valoarea sa ca plantă ornamentară din adaptabilitatea și rezistența sa.

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What is Salix arenaria?

Salix arenaria, cunoscută sub numele de frunză de pământ sau frunză de dunăre, este un arbust decidu. Este nativ din Europa Centrală și de Sud, inclusiv Austrie, Cehia, Franța, Italia, Polonia, Elveția, precum și din afara Iranului și Albania.

What is Salix arenaria used for?

Traditionally used for digestion, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Willow species like Salix arenaria have been traditionally used in European herbal medicine to support digestion. A tea made from the leaves or inner bark may help alleviate digestive discomfort.

    Salicylates and flavonoids present in willows can act as anti-inflammatory agents, potentially aiding in reducing gastrointestinal inflammation and supporting overall digestive health.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
  • Willow species, including Salix arenaria, have been traditionally used in European phytotherapy for immune support. A decoction made from the inner bark or leaves may help bolster the body's natural defenses.

    Salicylates found in willows are known to modulate inflammatory responses and enhance immune function through various pathways, though specific mechanisms for Salix arenaria are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
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Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Salix arenaria se dezvolte în zonă plină de soare și preferă condițiile umede sau moiste cu soluri legături (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Este durabil în zonele 5-9 și poate crește până la o înălțime de aproximativ un metru. Pentru propagare, folosiți părul intern, frunzele sau scufundurile. Asigurați-vă că plantă are umiditate constantă pentru cea mai bună creștere.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Mature size
1.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Salix arenaria for the first time

7steps

Start with planting Salix arenaria in a sunny spot, as it thrives best under full sun conditions.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Salix arenaria plant or seeds, a trowel, and some compost.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring when the soil is workable or in late summer for better root establishment.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is moist, well-draining, and rich with organic matter. For containers, use a mix of light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young plants directly into the garden bed or sow seeds in early spring at a depth of about 0.5 cm.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, and protect from strong winds.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun exposure and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and remove any dead or damaged branches.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The inner bark, leaves, and shoots of Salix arenaria can be eaten. Typically, the inner bark is harvested and used raw or dried. The young shoots are often consumed fresh or cooked. Leaves can also be eaten fresh but are more commonly used in teas.
Other uses:Erosion controlDynamic accumulator
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

51 native · 56 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 51 native· 56 introduced
Europe26 regions
native (19)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (7)DenmarkFinlandIrelandNorwayRussiaSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia12 regions
native (9)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (3)GeorgiaPakistanYemen
Africa4 regions
native (3)AlgeriaMoroccoTunisia
introduced (1)Libya
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Transcaucasus, Yugoslavia
introduced:Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Chile Central, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Krasnoyarsk, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Australia, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Vermont, Victoria, Virginia, West Himalaya, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Specimen gallery

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Salix arenaria (Salix arenaria) — botanical photograph
Salix arenaria (Salix arenaria)
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See also

8 related
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