Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tetrandra
ID:
460087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 247 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459419



Common Names

  • Tamarix tetrandra
  • Tetrandrous Tamarix
  • Tetrandrous Tamarix Tree


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Description

Tamarix tetrandra (also called 'Four-stamened Tamarix', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Tamaricaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Asia, where it is found in China, India, and Pakistan. It is found in dry habitats, such as riverbanks, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tamarix tetrandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tamarix tetrandra is small and white. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tamarix tetrandra is a deciduous shrub native to China. It grows to a height of up to 4 metres and has a spreading habit. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it can be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Tamarix tetrandra

Tamarix tetrandra is native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Tamarix tetrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix tetrandra?

Tamarix tetrandra

What is the common name of Tamarix tetrandra?

Salt cedar

What is the natural range of Tamarix tetrandra?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2521227: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.