Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sieber ex Ehrenb.) Ehrenb. ex Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Tent. Gen. Tamar. : 67 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458628
Common Names
- Tamarisk Tree
- Salt Cedar
- Tamarix Arborea
Synonyms
- Tamarix gallica arborea Sieber ex Ehrenb. [unknown]
Description
Tamarix arborea (also called Tree Tamarix, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in dry, desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves, and grows in sandy, arid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tamarix arborea is a shrub native to Africa and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tamarix arborea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tamarix arborea is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Tamarix arborea
Tamarix arborea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Tamarix arborea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tamarix arborea?
Tamarix arborea
What are the common names of Tamarix arborea?
Tree Tamarisk
Where is Tamarix arborea native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Tamarix genus
Tamarix gracilis,
Tamarix hispida,
Tamarix gallica,
Tamarix hampeana,
Tamarix getula,
Tamarix arborea,
Tamarix chinensis,
Tamarix dalmatica,
Tamarix boveana,
Tamarix canariensis,
Tamarix passerinoides,
Tamarix meyeri,
Tamarix parviflora,
Tamarix laxa,
Tamarix aphylla,
Tamarix amplexicaulis,
Tamarix africana,
Tamarix usneoides,
Tamarix tetrandra,
Tamarix smyrnensis,
Tamarix senegalensis,
Tamarix rosea,
Tamarix ramosissima,
Tamarix tetragyna,
Tamarix mannifera,
Tamarix arceuthoides,
Tamarix pakistanica,
Tamarix angolensis,
Tamarix aralensis,
Tamarix elongata,
Tamarix karelinii,
Tamarix androssowii,
Tamarix aucheriana,
Tamarix kasakhorum,
Tamarix korolkowii,
Tamarix kotschyi,
Tamarix leptostachya,
Tamarix szovitsiana,
Tamarix taklamakanensis,
Tamarix austromongolica,
Tamarix mascatensis,
Tamarix gansuensis,
Tamarix jintaensis,
Tamarix tarimensis,
Tamarix sachensis,
Tamarix mongolica,
Tamarix tenuissima,
Tamarix baluchistanica,
Tamarix indica,
Tamarix salina,
Species in the Tamaricaceae family
Myricaria germanica,
Myricaria davurica,
Myricaria elegans,
Myricaria prostrata,
Myricaria rosea,
Myricaria pulcherrima,
Myricaria platyphylla,
Myricaria wardii,
Myricaria paniculata,
Myricaria laxiflora,
Myricaria laxa,
Myricaria albiflora,
Reaumuria vermiculata,
Reaumuria alternifolia,
Reaumuria kaschgarica,
Reaumuria oxiana,
Reaumuria persica,
Reaumuria soongarica,
Reaumuria trigyna,
Reaumuria minfengensis,
Reaumuria stocksii,
Reaumuria floyeri,
Tamarix gracilis,
Tamarix hispida,
Tamarix gallica,
Tamarix hampeana,
Tamarix getula,
Tamarix arborea,
Tamarix chinensis,
Tamarix dalmatica,
Tamarix boveana,
Tamarix canariensis,
Tamarix passerinoides,
Tamarix meyeri,
Tamarix parviflora,
Tamarix laxa,
Tamarix aphylla,
Tamarix amplexicaulis,
Tamarix africana,
Tamarix usneoides,
Tamarix tetrandra,
Tamarix smyrnensis,
Tamarix senegalensis,
Tamarix rosea,
Tamarix ramosissima,
Tamarix tetragyna,
Tamarix mannifera,
Tamarix arceuthoides,
Tamarix pakistanica,
Tamarix angolensis,