Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
usneoides
ID:
460071

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Tent. Gen. Tamar. 74 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459403



Common Names

  • Tamarix usneoides
  • Usneoid Tamarix
  • Usneoid Tamarix Tree


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Description

Tamarix usneoides (also called 'Mossy 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 usneoides 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 usneoides 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 usneoides is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Tamarix usneoides

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

Tamarix usneoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tamarix usneoides?

Tamarix usneoides

What are the common names of Tamarix usneoides?

Usneoides Tamarix, Usneoid Tamarisk

What is the growth habit of Tamarix usneoides?

It is a small evergreen tree with a spreading habit

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-2521208: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.