TAMARIND

Tamarindus indica

Reference No :

0000007

Scientific Name :

Tamarindus indica

Sinhala Name :

සියඹලා (SIYAMBALA)

Tamil Name :

புளி மரம் (PULI MARAM)

Other Common Names :

Leguminous tree

Synonyms :

Plant Family :

Fabaceae

Plant Group :

Angiosperms (Enclosed Seed)

Plant Types :

Medium Tree

Crown Architecture :

Spreading Canopy
Upright Narrow Canopy

Plant Categories :

Agricultural plants;   Canopy plants;   Colorful Plants;   Common Landscaping Plants;   Cooking Plants;   Dry Zone Plants;   Edible Plants;   Flowering Plants;   Forest Trees;   Fruiting Plants;   Herbal Plants;   High Leaves Density Plants;   Intermediate Zone Plants;   Kitchen Garden Plants;   Large Trees;   Light Green Plants;   Ornamental Plants;   Parking Area Plants;   Roadside Plants;   Seasonal Plant;   Shady Plants;   Small Leaves Plants;   Straight plants;   Sun Loving Plants;   Trees;   Wild Plants;   Wind Controlling Plants;   Wood Value Plants

Native Region(s) :

Tropical Africa

Plant Distribution(s) :

Widespread through the tropics and subtropics. from Africa to South Asia.;   Northern Australia;   Throughout Oceania;   South Asia;   Taiwan and China.

Habitat :

Low-altitude woodland, savannah and bush, often associated with termite mounds. Prefers semi-arid areas and wooded grassland, and can also be found growing along stream and riverbanks 

Elevation :

Above sea level up to 1,500 m

Average Height :

20.00

Maximum Height :

30.00

Average Width :

10.00

Maximum Width :

15.00

Root System(s) :

Tap Root

Propogation(s) :

By Seeds;   By Grafting;   By Layering

Average Longevity :

50.00

Medicinal Use :

Yes

Medicinal Value :

Leaves, Bark, Flowers, Fruits and Seeds for Swelling, Pain, Excessive thirst, Burning Sensation, Fever, Haemorrhoids, Oral Diseases, Rectal Prolepses, Constipation, Dysuria, Leucorrhoea, Vomitting, Eye Disease, Muscle stiffness and Hernia in Sinhala Ayurveda

Special Features :

Strong Stem Long lifespan Use as a Spices Seedpod - raw or cooked. An acid flavour The roasted seed is also used as a coffee substitute Young leaves - raw or cooked Seedlings, when about 30cm tall, are used as a vegetable; added to salads Flowers - raw in salads or cooked

Plant Disease(s) :

No serious insect or disease problems.

Foliage

Leaf Shape :

Obtuse shape

Arrangements :

Simple

Leaf Arrangement :

Even pinnate leaf arrangement

Leaves :

About 8-20 pairs of leaflets; Leaflets are bright green, elliptic-ovular, pinnately veined, and less than 5 cm (2 in) in length Leaflets: Rachis is 7–15 cm long with six to 20 pairs of opposite leaflets. 

Flowering

Is Flowering :

Yes

Blossoms :

In small, lax spikes about 2.5 cm in width. Flower buds completely enclosed by 2 bracteoles, which fall very early; sepals 4, petals 5, the upper 3 well developed, the lower 2 minute 

Blooming Season :

April;   May;   June

Fruiting

Bears Fruits :

Yes

Fruit :

The fruit is an indehiscent legume, sometimes called a pod, 12 to 15 cm (4 1⁄2 to 6 in) in length, with a hard, brown shell. The fruit has a fleshy, juicy, acidic pulp. It is mature when the flesh is coloured brown or reddish brown. The tamarinds of Asia have longer pods

Fruiting Season :

January;   February;   March;   April;   May;   June;   July;   August;   September;   October;   December

Seeds :

Containing 6 to 12 seeds; somewhat flattened, and a glossy brown. 

Maintenance

Level :

Medium

Soil Types :

Sandy Soil;   Clay Soil;   Loam Soil;   Acidic (pH 5.5>) to Alkaline (pH 8.5 <);   Well Drained Soil

Water :

Medium/Moderate

Sunlight :

Full

Humidity :

Low

Edibility

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