Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1142695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 214 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142033



Common Names

  • Elegant Myrtle
  • Myricaria Elegans
  • Elegans Myricaria


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Description

Myricaria elegans (also called Elegant Sweetgale, and Elegant Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Myricaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in moist soils, and is often found in wetlands, riverbanks, and along the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Myricaria elegans is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, yellow flowers and its ability to thrive in dry, sunny areas. It can also be used as a hedge or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myricaria elegans is a small, white, 4-petalled bloom. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myricaria elegans is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Myricaria elegans

Myricaria elegans is native to East Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

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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