Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyonensis
ID:
810743

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Tennant

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 26: 382 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810077

Common Names

  • Salix lyonensis
  • Lyonensis
  • Lyonensis Salix

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Description

Salix lyonensis (also called Lyon's Willow, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Salicaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Salix lyonensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix lyonensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix lyonensis is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Salix lyonensis

Salix lyonensis is native to New Zealand.

Salix lyonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salix lyonensis?

Salix lyonensis

What is the common name of Salix lyonensis?

Lyon's Willow

What is the natural range of Salix lyonensis?

Western Europe

Species in the Salix genus

Salix lochsiensis, Salix lyonensis, Salix meikleana, Salix tschujensis, Salix permixta, Salix anatolica, Salix hirtii, Salix geyeriana, Salix gilgiana, Salix glatfelterii, Salix glauca, Salix gillotii, Salix glabra, Salix hermaphroditica, Salix gaspensis, Salix fruticulosa, Salix fruticosa, Salix friesiana, Salix fragilis, Salix futura, Salix fuscescens, Salix grahamii, Salix hapala, Salix hartwegii, Salix hastata, Salix gooddingii, Salix helvetica, Salix hatusimae, Salix hayatana, Salix hebecarpa, Salix herbacea, Salix gracilistyla, Salix eleagnos, Salix dutillyi, Salix ehrhartiana, Salix eriocephala, Salix eriocataphylla, Salix digenea, Salix erdingeri, Salix discolor, Salix disperma, Salix doniana, Salix drummondiana, Salix finnmarchica, Salix foetida, Salix forbyana, Salix forbesiana, Salix flueggeana, Salix floridana, Salix euryadenia,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

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