Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
karelinii
ID:
1142693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. 118 (1852). [7 Nov 1852]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142031

Common Names

  • Karelin Tamarisk
  • Tamarix Karelinii
  • Karelinii Tamarix

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Description

Tamarix karelinii (also called Athel Tamarisk, Athel Tree, and Athel Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Tamaricaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in salty or alkaline soils, and is often found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix karelinii is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, pink flowers and its ability to thrive in dry, sunny areas. It can also be used as a hedge or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tamarix karelinii is a small, white, 4-petalled bloom. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix karelinii is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Tamarix karelinii

Tamarix karelinii is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

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,

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