Tamarix aphylla
Family Tamariaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Athel Pine, Athel Tamarisk, Athel Tamarix, Athel Tree, Tamarisk |
| Synonyms | Thuja aphylla L. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Tree |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Wing/Achene/Pappus |
| Maximum height (m) | 15 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Africa, western Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, Christmas Island |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Alkaline, Most soil types, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1930 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
Images
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Further Information
http://www.hear.org/pier/scientificnames/..%5Cspecies%5Ctamarix_aphylla.htm
http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Tamarix~aphylla
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/biodiversity/invasive/weeds/weeddetails.pl?taxon_id=16018
http://www.weeds.org.au/cgi-bin/weedident.cgi?tpl=plant.tpl&ibra=all&card=T15
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