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Salix nipponica

Salix nipponica
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Salix nipponica (Salix nipponica) — botanical photograph
Pl. 18B4 — Salix nipponica
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Prezentare

Salix nipponica, cunoscută sub numele de frunză albă japoneză, este un arbore decidu, nativ din Est Asia și Estul Rusiei. Acest membru al familiei Salicaceae se dezvoltă bine în condiții umide și luate cu osoare, fiind potrivit pentru zonele cu apă abundentă. Plantul este notabil pentru părțiile sale comestibile, inclusiv pieptul intern, frunze și scufunduri, folosite în diverse aplicări culinare. Rangul nativ al acestui frunză îl cuprinde regiuni precum Amur, Buryatiya, China Centrala-De Nord, China Estică-Sud, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japonia, Khabarovsk, Coreea, Magadan, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Sakhalin și Tibet. O caracteristică distinctivă a acestui frunză este capacitatea sa de a crește în diverse medii, de la soluri arenice până la soluri cu osoare bogate, preferențial expusă în plin soare.

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What is Salix nipponica?

Salix nipponica, cunoscută sub numele de frunză albă japoneză, este un arbore decidu, nativ din Est Asia și Estul Rusiei. Acest membru al familiei Salicaceae se dezvoltă bine în condiții umide și luate cu osoare, fiind potrivit pentru zonele cu apă abundentă.

What is Salix nipponica used for?

Traditionally used for immune support, digestion. 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.
  • Salix species have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for immune support, with preparations made from the inner bark and leaves. A decoction of these parts may help bolster the body's defenses against common ailments.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but involves compounds such as salicin which has anti-inflammatory properties that can support overall health.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Salix species have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for digestive issues, with preparations made from the inner bark and leaves. A decoction of these parts may help alleviate mild digestive discomfort.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but involves compounds such as salicin which has anti-inflammatory properties that can support gastrointestinal health.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Cultivare

Salix nipponica se dezvoltă bine în plin soare și preferă condițiile umide sau luate cu osoare, fiind potrivit pentru zonele cu apă consistentă. Se adaptează la diverse tipuri de soluri, inclusiv soluri ușoare (arenice), medii și grele (osoare). Acest plant este durabil în regiuni temperate dar se găsește natural distribuit prin câteva țări din Estul Asia. Pentru cultivarea acestuia, colectați pieptul intern, frunze sau scufunduri din părțile comestibile ale plantului pentru a fi folosite.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
For first-time growers

How to grow Salix nipponica for the first time

7steps

Start with planting Salix nipponica in a moist, well-draining soil and full sun for the best beginner experience.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Salix nipponica sapling or seeds, a trowel, and some compost.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring when the soil is workable or late summer for established plants.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

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

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings or sow seeds directly into the ground in early spring. Space plants about 6 feet apart.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for any signs of stress or pests.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

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

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune branches in late winter to encourage new growth and remove any dead or diseased wood.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The inner bark, leaves, and shoots of Salix nipponica are edible. Typically, the young shoots are harvested in spring and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves may also be consumed fresh or dried for later use. Skip the bark as it is not commonly prepared for eating.
Other uses:Weaving materialDye
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Distribuție

64 native · 56 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 64 native· 56 introduced
Europe26 regions
native (19)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (7)DenmarkFinlandIrelandNorwayRussiaSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia15 regions
native (12)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqJapanKazakhstanMongoliaPalestineSouth KoreaTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (3)GeorgiaPakistanYemen
Africa4 regions
native (3)AlgeriaMoroccoTunisia
introduced (1)Libya
Broader regions
native:Altay, Amur, Baltic States, Buryatiya, Chita, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Magadan, Primorye, Sakhalin, 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 nipponica (Salix nipponica) — botanical photograph
Salix nipponica (Salix nipponica)
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