Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 2: 71 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715250
Common Names
- Tamariscifolium Haloxylon
- Tamariscifolium Saltbush
- Saltbush
Description
Haloxylon tamariscifolium (also called Tamarisk Haloxylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East, and is found in deserts and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Haloxylon tamariscifolium is used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. It is also used for its timber, which is durable and resistant to rot.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Haloxylon tamariscifolium has small, yellow, four-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haloxylon tamariscifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Haloxylon tamariscifolium
Haloxylon tamariscifolium is native to the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. It can also be found in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Haloxylon tamariscifolium FAQ
What is the common name of Haloxylon tamariscifolium?
Tamarisk Saltbush
What is the natural habitat of Haloxylon tamariscifolium?
Deserts and semi-deserts
What is the growth rate of Haloxylon tamariscifolium?
Slow to moderate
Species in the Haloxylon genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,