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Salix wallichiana

Salix wallichiana
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Salix wallichiana (Salix wallichiana) — botanical photograph
Pl. CC85 — Salix wallichiana
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Prezentare

Salix wallichiana, cunoscută sub numele de Salică de Wallich, este un arbust decidu sau o mică arbore origineală din regiuni precum Afganistan, Assam, China (Nord-Central, Sud-Central și Sud-Est), Himalaya Oriental, Inner Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet și Himalaya Oriental. Această plantă se dezvolte în condiții umide, cu sustrat luminos care poate fi săporit, mediu sau argilos. Îi necesită soarele plin pentru a crește bine și atinge o înălțime de aproximativ 5 metri. Salică de Wallich este notabilă pentru părțiile sale comestibile, care includ pielea internă, frunzele și scufundurile. Adaptabilitatea sa și utilitatea sa fac din această plantă un subiect interesant în studiile botanice și aplicații practice.

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What is Salix wallichiana?

Salix wallichiana, cunoscută sub numele de Salică de Wallich, este un arbust decidu sau o mică arbore origineală din regiuni precum Afganistan, Assam, China (Nord-Central, Sud-Central și Sud-Est), Himalaya Oriental, Inner Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet și Himalaya Oriental.

What is Salix wallichiana 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.
  • Willow species, including Salix wallichiana, have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for immune support. A decoction made from the inner bark or leaves may help bolster the body's defenses against common ailments.

    Salicylates found in willows are thought to modulate inflammatory pathways and enhance immune response, though specific mechanisms remain not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateImmune support →
  • Willow species like Salix wallichiana have been traditionally used in European and Chinese herbalism to support digestion. A tea made from the leaves or inner bark may help soothe digestive discomfort.

    Salicylates present in willows can act as mild bitters, stimulating digestive secretions and improving gut motility, though specific compounds involved are not fully characterised.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Cultivare

Salică de Wallich thrivează în soarele plin și preferă sustratul umed sau moștenit care poate fi săporit, mediu sau argilos. Puteți crește până la 5 metri în înălțime și este durabil în regiuni temperate. Pentru propagarea acesteia, utilizați pielea internă, frunzele sau scufundurile. Asigurați-vă că locul de plantare oferă o umiditate adecvată pentru a susține creșterea sănătoasă.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Mature size
5.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Salix wallichiana for the first time

8steps

Start with planting Salix wallichiana in a sunny spot, ensuring the soil is moist and well-draining.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Salix wallichiana saplings or seeds, potting mix, garden tools.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring when the ground thaws but before new growth starts.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, ensuring it's moist.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant saplings directly into the garden; sow seeds in containers first.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun and regular watering, especially during dry spells.

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    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter before new growth starts; harvest inner bark, leaves, and shoots for culinary use.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, neglecting to prune regularly.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The inner bark, leaves, and shoots of Salix wallichiana are edible. Typically, the inner bark is harvested and used in various forms—raw or cooked. The young shoots can be eaten raw or prepared as a potherb. Leaves may also be consumed fresh or dried for later use.
Other uses:Weaving materialTeeth
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Distribuție

59 native · 56 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 59 native· 56 introduced
Europe26 regions
native (19)AlbaniaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSpainSwitzerlandUkraine
introduced (7)DenmarkFinlandIrelandNorwayRussiaSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia16 regions
native (13)AfghanistanChinaIndiaIranIraqKazakhstanMyanmarNepalPakistanPalestineTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (3)GeorgiaPakistanYemen
Africa4 regions
native (3)AlgeriaMoroccoTunisia
introduced (1)Libya
Broader regions
native:Altay, Baltic States, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Transcaucasus, West Himalaya, 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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Salix wallichiana (Salix wallichiana) — botanical photograph
Salix wallichiana (Salix wallichiana)
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