Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hampeana
ID:
459283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 787 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458615



Common Names

  • Hampe's Tamarisk
  • Tamarisk
  • Hampe's Salt Cedar


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Synonyms

  • Tamarix haussknechtiana Nied. [unknown]

Description

Tamarix hampeana (also called Hampe’s Tamarix, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in dry, desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves, and grows in sandy, arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix hampeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food plant for caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tamarix hampeana has small, pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix hampeana can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Tamarix hampeana

Tamarix hampeana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Tamarix hampeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix hampeana?

Tamarix hampeana

What are the common names of Tamarix hampeana?

Tamarisk

Where is Tamarix hampeana native to?

Tropical Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2520054: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.