Salix myrsinifolia Salisb. AS A SOURCE OF PHENOLIC GLYCOSIDES: DISTRIBUTION AND CHARACTERISTIC OF HABITAT CONDITIONS IN THE MID-EASTERN POLAND

Danuta Sugier

University of Life Sciences in Lublin

Piotr Sugier

Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin

Maciej Pawełek

Labofarm in Starogard Gdański

Urszula Gawlik-Dziki

University of Life Sciences in Lublin



Abstract

In Poland, Salix myrsinifolia Salisb. reaches the south-western border of the dense geographical range. Therefore, the number of natural stands of this species is limited. The aims of this study were: to evaluate the content of phenolic glycosides in darkleaved willow bark taken from natural sites, and to investigate the habitat conditions and natural resources of this species in mid-eastern Poland. In the sites of S. myrsinifolia the annual shoots were taken, and the content of phenolic glycosides in willow bark was determined. The plant communities with the share of this species were characterised, and pH, organic matter, macro- and microelements in soils were determined. The bark of the dark-leaved willow is characterised by a very high content of phenolic glycosides and is considered to be potential natural source of salicylates. The plant communities with share of this species were formed spontaneously on highly transformed calcareous fens where
peat was mined and on agriculturally developed peatlands. The number of natural stands is small, and gather from natural habitats is limited. Therefore, this species can be a good source of quality raw material during cultivating.

Keywords:

dark-leaved willow, phenolic glycosides, natural resources

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Danuta Sugier 
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
Piotr Sugier 
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin
Maciej Pawełek 
Labofarm in Starogard Gdański
Urszula Gawlik-Dziki 
University of Life Sciences in Lublin



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