Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 270 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458614
Common Names
- French Tamarisk
- Tamarisk
- French Salt Cedar
Synonyms
- Tamariscus narbonensis Garsault [unknown]
- Tamariscus gallicus All. [unknown]
- Tamarix anglica Webb [unknown]
Description
Tamarix gallica (also called French 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 gallica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tamarix gallica has small, pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tamarix gallica can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Tamarix gallica
Tamarix gallica is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Tamarix gallica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tamarix gallica?
Tamarix gallica
What are the common names of Tamarix gallica?
French Tamarisk
Where is Tamarix gallica native to?
Europe
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,