Family: Salicaceae

Genus: Salix

Species: mucronata

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001114

Common name: Safsaf willow

English name: Cape silver willow

Arabic name: صفصاف

Native: South Africa, Egypt

Country: Africa

(PGR): Common

 Dioecious, semi deciduous small tree growing from 2-15 m tall leaves simple, alternate and taper to both ends, serrate, dark green above and light green below  male spikes yellowish, female spikes short and thicker fruit small capsule

the genus have medicinal uses, especially as anti inflammatory, analgesics and febrifuges, they can all serve as emergency foods. many of them have flexible stems and can be used in basket making, and many of them can be planted in moist to wet conditions in order to stabilize the soil and improve wildlife habitats. A black dye is obtained from the leaves, It is used for dyeing mats. The powdered bark is applied to burns, and brewing tea from the leaves to treat rheumatism. The tea also acts as a mild laxative. The wood is carved to make household, as well as decorative items

Texture: Clay Moist Sandy alluvia

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Somewhat poorly drained

Salinity: Low

Water Sources: Humidity Moderate Water

Lights: Full sun

Propagation: Stem cuttings

Flowering time: Spring

Zone: 9 : 9

pH range: 6.0-7.5

Status: Least concern

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Deciduous (tree)

Plant Uses: Boxes Dye Edible Essential oil Medicinal Oil Ornamental Pharmaceutical industries Timber

Vegetation types: Deciduous tree

pH: Mild acid Neutral