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Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia

Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia
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Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia (Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia) — botanical photograph
Pl. 7383 — Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia
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Prezentare

Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia este un hibru de alabie cunoscut pentru valoarea ornamentală și edibilă. Nativ în regiuni precum Afganistan, Albania și părți ale Europei, acest plant se dezvolte în condiții umide, cu soluri luminoase - de la sărăcine la argila - și preferă zonă plină de soare. Înălțimea sa poate atinge 6 metri, oferind părți edibile precum pielele interne, frunze și scufunduri, făcându-l o adaugare versatilă în jardine sau landscaped, în timp ce oferă și sustenție. Caracteristicile sale distincte se bazează pe natura sa hibridă, combinând caracteristici ale diferitelor specii de alabie pentru adaptabilitate și belinitate îmbunătățite.

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What is Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia?

Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia este un hibru de alabie cunoscut pentru valoarea ornamentală și edibilă. Nativ în regiuni precum Afganistan, Albania și părți ale Europei, acest plant se dezvolte în condiții umide, cu soluri luminoase - de la sărăcine la argila - și preferă zonă plină de soare.

What is Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia 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 have a long history of use in traditional medicine for supporting immune health. Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia may help bolster the body's natural defenses.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but involves compounds such as salicylates which can modulate inflammatory responses and support immune function.

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  • Willow species have been traditionally used in European herbalism for digestive issues, often prepared as a decoction. Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia may help alleviate mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

    The mechanism is not fully characterised but involves compounds such as salicin which can provide anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in the gut.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
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Cultivare

Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia se dezvolte în zonă plină de soare și preferă soluri umide sau ușor umede, cu soluri luminoase - de la sărăcine, peste medie, până la argila. Înălțimea sa poate atinge 6 metri și este durabil în zonele 5-9. Propagează-te prin cutii sau împărțire. Pielele interne, frunze și scufunduri sunt edibile.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
5-9
Mature size
6.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia for the first time

7steps

Start with planting Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia in a sunny spot and follow these beginner-friendly steps.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young sapling, garden gloves, a spade or trowel.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in early spring or late autumn when the soil is moist and workable.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is well-draining but moisture-retentive, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings into a prepared hole that's twice as wide but not deeper than the root ball.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun exposure and water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Prune in late winter or early spring.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches, focusing on inner bark, leaves, and shoots for use.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Inner barkLeavesShoots
Edible uses: The inner bark, leaves, and shoots of Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia can be eaten. The young shoots are often prepared by boiling or steaming before consumption. The leaves may also be used fresh in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The inner bark is typically stripped from the branches and can be boiled to make a tea or added to soups for flavoring.
Other uses:Weaving materialDynamic 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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Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia (Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia) — botanical photograph
Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia (Salix x mollisima hippophaeifolia)
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