Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
460112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Tent. Gen. Tamar. : 19 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459444

Common Names

  • Tamarix rosea
  • Tamarisk
  • Salt Cedar

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Description

Tamarix rosea (also called 'Rose Tamarisk', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Tamaricaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, saline habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix rosea is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant and can be used to create a tropical look in the garden. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tamarix rosea are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix rosea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a cold frame. The plant should be grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Tamarix rosea

Tamarix rosea is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Tamarix rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix rosea?

Tamarix rosea

What is the common name of Tamarix rosea?

Pink tamarisk

What is the natural habitat of Tamarix rosea?

Tamarix rosea is native to western Asia.

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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