Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
1142697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britten

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 54: 110 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142035

Common Names

  • Alternate-Leaf Reaumur
  • Reaumuria Alternifolia
  • Alternifolia Reaumuria

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Description

Reaumuria alternifolia (also called Alternifoliate Reaumur, and Alternifoliate Tamarisk, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the Tamaricaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, and parts of Asia. It typically grows in salty or alkaline soils, and is often found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Reaumuria alternifolia is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its bright, yellow flowers and its ability to thrive in dry, sunny areas. It can also be used as a hedge or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reaumuria alternifolia is a small, white, 4-petalled bloom. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reaumuria alternifolia is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Reaumuria alternifolia

Reaumuria alternifolia is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

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,

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