Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 9 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458665
Common Names
- Meyer's Tamarisk
- Tamarisk
- Meyer's Salt Cedar
Synonyms
- Tamarix tetragyna meyeri (Boiss.) Boiss. [unknown]
- Tamarix deserti Boiss. [unknown]
- Tamarix meyeri Bunge [unknown]
- Tamarix tetragyna deserti (Boiss.) Zohary. [unknown]
Description
Tamarix meyeri (also called Meyer's 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 meyeri is a popular ornamental plant, used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tamarix meyeri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tamarix meyeri 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 meyeri
Tamarix meyeri is native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Tamarix meyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tamarix meyeri?
Tamarix meyeri
What is the common name of Tamarix meyeri?
Meyer's Tamarisk
What is the family of Tamarix meyeri?
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,