Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
baluchistanica
ID:
1265198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Qaiser

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 13: 128 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264536



Common Names

  • Tamarix baluchistanica
  • Salt Cedar
  • Tamarisk


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Description

Tamarix baluchistanica (also called Baluchistan Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Pakistan, and is found in dry, saline habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix baluchistanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tamarix baluchistanica is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix baluchistanica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Tamarix baluchistanica

Tamarix baluchistanica is found in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.

Tamarix baluchistanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix baluchistanica?

Tamarix baluchistanica

What is the common name of Tamarix baluchistanica?

Baluchistan Tamarisk

Where is Tamarix baluchistanica found?

It is found in Pakistan and Afghanistan

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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