Family: Tamaricaceae
Author: Ledeb.
Bibliography: Fl. Altaic. 1: 424 (1829)
Year: 1829
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Tamarix
Vegetable: False
Observations: E. & SE. Europe to Mongolia and W. Himalaya
Description
Salt-cedar, also recognized scientifically as Tamarix ramosissima, is a striking and resilient member of the Tamaricaceae family. This species was first documented in 1829 in Fl. Altaic. 1: 424 by the botanist Ledebour. Salt-cedar is notable for its extensive geographic distribution, spanning the regions of Eastern and Southeastern Europe to Mongolia, and reaching as far as the Western Himalayas.
Renowned for its distinctive appearance, Salt-cedar is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches heights between 5 to 6 meters. The plant is characterized by its slender, arching branches and feathery foliage, which is comprised of small, scale-like leaves. The foliage is typically a bright green hue, providing a pleasing contrast to its often reddish stems.
One of the most captivating features of Salt-cedar is its floral display: during the blooming season, usually from late spring to early autumn, it produces dense, elongated clusters of tiny pink to white flowers. These flowers not only add aesthetic appeal but also play a crucial role in the local ecosystem by providing nectar for various pollinators.
Salt-cedar is well-adapted to a range of environmental conditions, exhibiting a remarkable tolerance for saline soils and arid climates. This adaptability has enabled it to flourish across diverse landscapes, from the plains of Europe to the rugged terrains of the Himalayas.
In its natural habitat, Salt-cedar often grows along riverbanks, in river valleys, and in other riparian areas where its roots can access underground water sources. However, its ability to thrive in various environments has also led to its status as an invasive species in certain regions where it has been introduced, outcompeting native vegetation and altering local hydrology.
Overall, Tamarix ramosissima is a resilient and visually appealing plant that garners attention for both its ecological significance and its adaptability across wide-ranging habitats.
Common Names
Eng: saltcedar, pink tamarisk, salt cedar, salt-cedar, tamarisk, tamarix, odessa tamarisk
Fra: tamaris très ramifié, tamarix très ramifié
Deu: verzweigte tamariske, ästige tamariske
Swe: höst-tamarisk, hösttamarisk
Afr: perstamarisk
En: Salt-cedar, Pink tamarisk, Saltcedar, Salt cedar, Saltcedar tamarisk, Tamarisk, Tamarix, Odessa tamarisk
Af: Perstamarisk
Az: Çoxbudaqlı yulğun
Bg: Разклонена ракитовица
Zh: 多枝柽柳
Cs: Tamaryšek kaspický
Nl: Tamariks
Fr: Tamaris très ramifié, Tamarix très ramifié
De: Verzweigte Tamariske, Ästige Tamariske, Sommer-Tamariske
He: אשל
Hu: Szürke tamariska
Kk: Қызыл жыңғыл
Fa: گز پرشاخه
Pl: Tamaryszek rozgałęziony
Ru: Гребенщик ветвистый
Sv: Höst-tamarisk, Hösttamarisk
Zh-tw: 多枝柽柳
Uk: Тамарикс галузистий
Synonyms
- Tamarix ramosissima var. macedonica (Micevski)
- Tamarix pallasii (Desv.)
- Tamarix pentandra subsp. tigrensis ((Bunge) Hand.-Mazz.)
- Tamarix gallica var. pallasii (Kotschy ex Bunge)
- Tamarix pallasii var. tigrensis (Bunge)
- Tamarix pallasii var. brachystachys (Bunge)
- Tamarix pentandra (Pall.)
- Tamarix altaica (Nied.)
- Tamarix eversmannii (C.Presl ex Bunge)
- Tamarix pallasii var. moldavica (Bunge)
- Tamarix odessana (Steven ex Bunge)
- Tamarix pallasii var. ramosissima ((Ledeb.) Kar.)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Greece (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krym (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Mongolia (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Argentina Northeast (introduced)
- Argentina Northwest (introduced)
- Argentina South (introduced)
- Arizona (introduced)
- Arkansas (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Cape Provinces (introduced)
- Colorado (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- Idaho (introduced)
- Kansas (introduced)
- Louisiana (introduced)
- Maryland (introduced)
- Mexico Northeast (introduced)
- Mexico Northwest (introduced)
- Montana (introduced)
- Namibia (introduced)
- Nebraska (introduced)
- Nevada (introduced)
- New Mexico (introduced)
- North Carolina (introduced)
- North Dakota (introduced)
- Oklahoma (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- South Dakota (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Texas (introduced)
- Utah (introduced)
- Vietnam (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
- Wyoming (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Sep 24, 2019 by Caroline Chant (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2017 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2017 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 26, 2018 by Alina Levshakova (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 6, 2021 by Chantal Dalbon (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jan 12, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 8, 2021 by cscoq (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 6, 2019 by phil pata (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 14, 2017 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 6, 2021 by Chantal Dalbon (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jul 18, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 24, 2019 by Caroline Chant (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jul 18, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 30, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 26, 2020 by Юлия (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 6, 2020 by Laetitia Dupretz (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 28, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken May 27, 2022 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 12, 2020 by Thierry LE COM (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 8, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 6, 2019 by phil pata (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Sep 4, 2020 by Java Rogers (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 9, 2022 by S (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 25, 2020 by duca celina (cc-by-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2874700)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:828206-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Tamarix ramosissima Ledeb.)
Specifications
Growth habit: Tree, Shrub
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 9
Atmospheric humidity: 6
Soil nutriments: 5
Soil salinity: 1