SALICCACEAE - ( POPULAR FAMILY TREE)

Salicaceae has two genera in the family, Salix (willows), and Populus (poplars).
Salix (willows) tree have almost 300 types  and Populus(poplars) have 40 types. 

Salicaceae are found in the pleasant parts of the world, with the majority of its types occurring in the north. Both willows and poplars have a strong attraction for water and are commonly found near lakes and along rivers

Salicaceae plants do not require a heat in the tropics. The temperature should vary between 12-24 ° C. In summer the room temperature recommended for Salicaceae plant. In winter the temperature should not be lower than 12-16 ° C.

Salicaceae grows well in diffused light, even in partial shade. Houseplant can be protected from direct sunlight. Multi-colored forms Salicaceae require more intense lighting.

From spring to late autumn watering should be regular for these plants. Water for irrigation Saliccaceae needs to settle and take a little warm.

In addition to watering Salicaceae need to spray twice a day - morning and evening, and the leaves of the plant can be cleaned with a damp cloth. The surface of the poles that are used as backups also sprayed.

The members of this family have variable amounts of the simple phenol glycosides populin, salicin, and methyl salicylate from which the common aspirin was firstly derived. It stems is used to make some small objects. The stem grows very fast but normally of poor quality as timber.

Similar to aspirin, the willow family is used for fevers, headaches, arthritis and other inflammations, particularly in the urinary area. Unluckily, the presence of tannic acid in the bark makes it difficult to eat enough salicin to move a common headache. A strong tea of the leaves might prove more effective, without the bad flavor. A strip of the bark can be tied over a cut to serve as a Band-Aid and as an astringent-antiseptic.