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Salix mucronata
mucronata
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Nr Odzani R. bridge
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Nr Odzani R. Bridge
Photo: Bart Wursten
Nr Odzani R. Bridge
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| Synonyms: |
Salix safsaf Forssk. ex Trautv. Salix subserrata Wild Salix woodii Seemen |
| Common names: | Flute willow (English) Safsaf willow (English) |
| Frequency: | Common |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Deciduous shrub or small tree. Leaves linear-elliptic when young, sometimes obovate-elliptic when mature, bright green above, whitish beneath; margin finely serrate. Flowers in catkin-like spikes, sexes separate on different trees. Fruit a capsule, splitting lengthwise to release tufted windborne seeds. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | mucronata: mucronate |
| Habitat: | Along streams and rivers, sometimes even partially submerged. |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1060 - 1490 m |
| Flowering time: | Aug-Sep (or Mar-Apr) |
| Worldwide distribution: | |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | ST |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Saturday 31 December 2005 |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1981). Common Trees of the Central Watershed Woodlands of Zimbabwe. Natural Resources Board, Harare. Pages 10 - 11. as Salix subserrata (Includes a picture). |
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Flora of Mozambique: Salix mucronataAfrican Plant Database: Salix mucronata
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Salix mucronata
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Salix mucronata
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Salix mucronata
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Salix mucronata
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Salix mucronata
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Salix mucronata
JSTOR Plant Science: Salix mucronata
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Salix mucronata
Tropicos: Salix mucronata
West African Plants database: Salix mucronata
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