Salix kusanoi
| Salix kusanoi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Salicaceae |
| Genus: | Salix |
| Species: | S. kusanoi
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| Binomial name | |
| Salix kusanoi | |
Salix kusanoi is a species of willow in the family Salicaceae. It is endemic to Taiwan. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 6 m (20 ft) tall. The leaves are alternate, 9 cm long and 4 cm broad, with an entire margin; they are green above, and paler below with fine silky hairs along the veins. The flowers are produced in catkins in early spring before or as the new leaves appear; it is dioecious, with male and female catkins on separate plants. The male catkins are 8–9 cm long; the female catkins are 3 cm long.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Lu, S.Y.; Pan, F.J. (1998). "Salix kusanoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T31250A9619786. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T31250A9619786.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Flora of China: Salix kusanoi
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Salix
- Endemic flora of Taiwan
- Endangered plants
- Trees of Taiwan
- Plants described in 1911