Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
459299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 182 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458631



Common Names

  • Chinese Tamarisk
  • Tamarisk
  • Chinese Salt Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Tamarix pentandra Pall. [unknown]
  • Tamarix juniperina Bunge [unknown]
  • Tamarix gallica chinensis (Lour.) Ehrenb. [unknown]

Description

Tamarix chinensis (also called Tamarisk, Salt Cedar, and Five-stamen Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree. It is native to China and is found in dry, salty habitats such as riverbanks and seashores.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix chinensis is a shrub native to Asia and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tamarix chinensis has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix chinensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Tamarix chinensis

Tamarix chinensis is native to temperate regions of East Asia.

Tamarix chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix chinensis?

Tamarix chinensis

What are the common names of Tamarix chinensis?

Chinese Tamarisk

Where is Tamarix chinensis native to?

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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