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creeping willow

Salix repens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Salix repens (creeping willow)

Names in Other Languages

French saule rampant

German Moorweide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of creeping willow?

The scientific name of creeping willow is Salix repens. It belongs to the genus Salix.

What is the conservation status of creeping willow?

creeping willow (Salix repens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does creeping willow live?

creeping willow is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does creeping willow belong to?

creeping willow (Salix repens) belongs to the genus Salix, which is part of the taxonomic family Salicaceae.

What kingdom does creeping willow belong to?

creeping willow (Salix repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of creeping willow?

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