Herb latin name: Salix appendiculata,Salix appendiculata Extract

Latin name: Salix appendiculata

Synonyms: Salix grandifolia

Family: Salicaceae (Willow Family)

Medicinal use of Salix appendiculata: The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin, which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations.
Edible parts of Salix appendiculata: Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and then added to cereal flour for use in making bread etc. A very bitter flavour, it is a famine food that is only used when all else fails. Young shoots - not very palatable.
Other uses of the herb: A pioneer plant for difficult sites. It is often found in the wild as a pioneer on landslides etc, especially on calcareous formations.
Propagation of Salix appendiculata: Seed - must be surface sown as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, November to February in a sheltered outdoor bed or planted straight into their permanent position and given a good weed-suppressing mulch. Very easy. Plant into their permanent positions in the autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June to August in a frame. Very easy.
Cultivation of the herb: A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations.
Known hazards of Salix appendiculata: None known

Herb latin name: Salix appendiculata,Salix appendiculata Extract

Latin name: Salix appendiculata

Synonyms: Salix grandifolia

Family: Salicaceae (Willow Family)

Medicinal use of Salix appendiculata: The fresh bark of all members of this genus contains salicin, which probably decomposes into salicylic acid (closely related to aspirin) in the human body. This is used as an anodyne and febrifuge.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations.
Edible parts of Salix appendiculata: Inner bark - raw or cooked. It can be dried, ground into a powder and then added to cereal flour for use in making bread etc. A very bitter flavour, it is a famine food that is only used when all else fails. Young shoots - not very palatable.
Other uses of the herb: A pioneer plant for difficult sites. It is often found in the wild as a pioneer on landslides etc, especially on calcareous formations.
Propagation of Salix appendiculata: Seed - must be surface sown as soon as it is ripe in late spring. It has a very short viability, perhaps as little as a few days. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, November to February in a sheltered outdoor bed or planted straight into their permanent position and given a good weed-suppressing mulch. Very easy. Plant into their permanent positions in the autumn. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, June to August in a frame. Very easy.
Cultivation of the herb: A pioneer of difficult sites, including landslides on calcareous formations.
Known hazards of Salix appendiculata: None known