3 islands, 10-50 populations, 1-10ha. (Booy, O. & Key, J., 2020. Prioritising the management of established invasive non-native species in the Turks and Caicos Islands: eradication and spread prevention);
- 13.3. Marine Coastal/Supratidal – Coastal Sand Dunes
- 13.4. Marine Coastal/Supratidal – Coastal Brackish/Saline Lagoons/Marine Lakes
- 5.15. Wetlands (inland) – Seasonal/intermittent saline, brackish or alkaline lakes and flats
- 5.16. Wetlands (inland) – Permanent saline, brackish or alkaline marshes/pools
- 5.2. Wetlands (inland) – Seasonal/intermittent/irregular rivers/streams/creeks
Tamarix canariensis is typically found in conjunction with other Tamarix species and resultant hybrids, which can replace native plants, drastically alter habitats and food webs for animal. Tamarix canariensis has the potential to be a serious environmental weed that threatens native biodiversity. (Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020). Factsheets for 21 established invasive species of common concern to Anguilla and TCI for either eradication or control. FERA);
Deplete water sources, increase erosion, flood damage, soil salinity, and fire potential. (Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020). Factsheets for 21 established invasive species of common concern to Anguilla and TCI for either eradication or control. FERA);
Endemic to the Canary Islands. (Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020). Factsheets for 21 established invasive species of common concern to Anguilla and TCI for either eradication or control. FERA);
Natural dispersal: disperse naturally and very efficiently by means of the huge quantity of small windblown or waterborne seeds. Intentional introduction: sale of ornamental plants by nurserymen. Seeds dispersed on farming machinery. (Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020). Factsheets for 21 established invasive species of common concern to Anguilla and TCI for either eradication or control. FERA);
Booy, O. & Key, J., 2020. Prioritising the management of established invasive non-native species in the Turks and Caicos Islands: eradication and spread prevention.pdf; Animal and Plant Health Agency (2020). Factsheets for 21 established invasive species of common concern to Anguilla and TCI for either eradication or control. FERA;