Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 4: 349 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452192
Common Names
- Myricaria germanica
- German Myricaria
- German Tamarisk
Synonyms
- Myricaria squamosa Desv. [unknown]
- Myrica pannonica Bubani [unknown]
- Myricaria bracteata Royle [unknown]
- Myricaria alopecuroides Schrenk [unknown]
- Tamarix germanica L. [unknown]
- Tamariscus germanicus Scop. [unknown]
- Myricaria germanica bracteata (Royle) Franch. [unknown]
- Myricaria germanica squamosa (Desv.) Maxim. [unknown]
- Myricaria germanica alopecuroides (Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kitam. [unknown]
- Myricaria germanica alopecuroides (Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Maxim. [unknown]
- Myricaria hoffmeisteri Klotzsch [unknown]
- Myricaria armena Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Myricaria germanica (also called German Tamarisk, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Myricaria germanica has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Myricaria germanica has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myricaria germanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Myricaria germanica
Myricaria germanica is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as forests and can be purchased from online nurseries.
Myricaria germanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myricaria germanica?
Myricaria germanica
What is the common name of Myricaria germanica?
German Tamarisk
What is the natural habitat of Myricaria germanica?
Tropical forests of Europe
Species in the Myricaria genus
Myricaria germanica,
Myricaria davurica,
Myricaria elegans,
Myricaria prostrata,
Myricaria rosea,
Myricaria pulcherrima,
Myricaria platyphylla,
Myricaria wardii,
Myricaria paniculata,
Myricaria laxiflora,
Myricaria laxa,
Myricaria albiflora,
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,