Tamarix dioica

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tamarix longe-pedunculata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Tamaricaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Tamarix, specifically as the species Tamarix dioica.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is noted in both Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. The species is also distributed throughout Bangladesh within the same subcontinent. Finally, its habitat extends into the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tamarix dioica is defined by its specific altitudinal distribution, where it thrives within a distinct vertical range in its natural habitat. This species is typically found at elevations starting from a minimum of 200 m AMSL, reaching up to a maximum of 300 m AMSL, with a mean elevational presence centered around 700 m AMSL. This distribution pattern reflects its adaptation to specific topographical and climatic conditions within these altitude zones.

Elevational range max:

300 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Tamarix dioica is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many successive growing seasons. In terms of its structural development and growth habit, the plant exhibits characteristics of a phanerophyte, possessing elevated woody stems that elevate its photosynthetic organs above the ground level. Depending on the specific environmental context and the degree of woody development, its growth strategy can also be classified as a nanophanerophyte, representing a specialized form of life form within its ecological niche.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tamarix dioica is characterized by a woody structure that allows it to function as a self-supporting plant. It exhibits a versatile growth form, manifesting as both a tree and a shrub depending on environmental conditions and developmental stages. As an independent organism, it does not rely on other plants for nutrients, functioning neither as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial habit. While its habitat can vary, its primary ecological classification within these traits is terrestrial, though it is adapted to various moisture gradients.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Tamarix dioica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, RUTIN, Tamaridone, Tamarixetin.

CATECHIN

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

GLUTAMIC ACID

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

RUTIN

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Tamaridone

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Tamarixetin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

apigenin

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

aspartic acid

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

kaempferol

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

leucine

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

lysine

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Tamarix dioica has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Cytotoxic.

Analgesic

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antifungal

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Antimicrobial

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Carminative

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Cytotoxic

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Diuretic

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Conditions

Tamarix dioica has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include diabetes mellitus, gastric cancer, gastritis, peptic ulcer.

Diabetes mellitus

1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Gastric cancer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Gastritis

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Peptic ulcer

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Tamarix dioica has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude methanolic extract, extracts.

Crude methanolic extract

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology