Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
459341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1812-1813: 82 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458673

Common Names

  • Tamarisk
  • Salt Cedar
  • Tamarix Laxa

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Synonyms

  • Tamarix pallasii Desv. [unknown]
  • Tamarix laxa laxa [unknown]

Description

Tamarix laxa (also called Lax Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, salty habitats such as riverbanks and seashores.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tamarix laxa var. polystachya (Ledeb.) Bunge

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tamarix laxa has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix laxa is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tamarix laxa

Tamarix laxa can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Tamarix laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix laxa?

Tamarix laxa

What is the common name of Tamarix laxa?

Lax Tamarix

What is the family of Tamarix laxa?

Tamaricaceae

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,

References