Image to followAI-generated illustrationSalix atrocinerea
Salix atrocinerea
FamilyGenus: Salixnative in Germany
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Species
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Interactions
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Host relationships
Species
About this species
A native deciduous shrub or tree of Great Britain, Salix atrocinerea grows up to 10 m tall with broad leaves. It produces flowers in April and May and forms ectomycorrhizal relationships with soil fungi.
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PollinationLarval hostFlower visit
Ecological significance
This species forms ectomycorrhizal relationships with soil fungi, contributing to soil ecology. Its deciduous leaves provide seasonal leaf litter.
Annual cycle
Flowering occurs in April and May. The plant is deciduous, with leaves shed each autumn.
Safety note
No specific safety information is available.
Standort & Merkmale
Light
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Moisture
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Soil
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Flowering period
Apr – Mai
Growth form
Strauch/Baum
Woodiness
Verholzt
Leaf type
Breitblättrig
Leaf phenology
Laubabwerfend
Plant height
10 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
No specific care information is available for this species.
Scientific profile
Salix atrocinerea is a woody, deciduous plant of the willow family. It can reach a height of up to 10 metres and grows as a shrub or small tree. The broad leaves are shed each autumn. Flowering takes place from April to May. The roots form ectomycorrhizal associations with fungi. This species is native in Great Britain.
Pollinators & visitors
1 Arten interagieren mit dieser Pflanze
Serinus serinus
Host relationships
9 species use this plant as a host
Polygonia c-albumLasiocampa quercusCatocala nuptaLymantria disparMacrothylacia rubiScoliopteryx libatrixAndricus foecundatrixPhalera bucephalaOrgyia antiqua
Sources & data origin
•Interaktionsdaten via GloBI (CC-BY 4.0)
•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)
•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)
•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)
•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)
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