Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tetragyna
ID:
460119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 257 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459451

Common Names

  • Tamarix tetragyna
  • Tamarisk
  • Salt Cedar

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Description

Tamarix tetragyna (also called Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub or tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is often found in sandy soils, such as near the coast or in areas with high evaporation rates.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix tetragyna 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 tetragyna 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 tetragyna 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 tetragyna

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

Tamarix tetragyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix tetragyna?

Tamarix tetragyna

What is the common name of Tamarix tetragyna?

Four-petal tamarisk

What is the natural habitat of Tamarix tetragyna?

Tamarix tetragyna 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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