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salgueiro

Salix purpurea

Least Concern
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The Basket Willow (Salix purpurea) is a species in the genus Salix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Ne.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish sargatillo
French osier pourpre
German Purpurweide
Portuguese salgueiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of salgueiro?
The scientific name of salgueiro is Salix purpurea. It belongs to the genus Salix.
What is the conservation status of salgueiro?
salgueiro (Salix purpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does salgueiro live?
salgueiro is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Bolivia, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Portugal.
What family does salgueiro belong to?
salgueiro (Salix purpurea) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.
Is salgueiro endangered?
No, salgueiro (Salix purpurea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does salgueiro belong to?
salgueiro (Salix purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of salgueiro?
The closest relatives of salgueiro in the genus Salix include chorão, chorão-aurea, chorão-macarrão, chorão-negro, salgueiro-branco.

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