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Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a long-lived, medium-growth perennial tree known for its edible, pod-like fruit. It features pinnate leaves and produces small, yellowish-

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Moderate to low once established

Soil

Well-draining, sandy loam to clay loam, pH 6.0-7.5

Temperature

Warm tropical

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate to low once established

Soil

Well-draining, sandy loam to clay loam, pH 6.0-7.5

Temperature

Warm tropical

20-35 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

During growing season

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-25 m

Spread

7-12 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Evergreen to semi-deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Cavaraea elegans Speg.
Tamarindus erythraeus Mattei
Tamarindus occidentalis Gaertn.
Tamarindus somalensis Mattei
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusTamarindus
  • speciesTamarindus indica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

Additional Care Tips

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