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Basket Willow

Salix purpurea

Least Concern

About

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).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Salix purpurea (Basket Willow)

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 Basket Willow?

The scientific name of Basket Willow is Salix purpurea. It belongs to the genus Salix.

What is the conservation status of Basket Willow?

Basket Willow (Salix purpurea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Basket Willow live?

Basket Willow 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 Basket Willow belong to?

Basket Willow (Salix purpurea) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.

Is Basket Willow endangered?

No, Basket Willow (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 Basket Willow belong to?

Basket Willow (Salix purpurea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Basket Willow?

The closest relatives of Basket Willow in the genus Salix include American Pussy Willow, Arctic willow, Arroyo Willow, Ashy Willow, Athabasca willow.