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Name
Marathi: | चिंच |
Biological Classification
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Spermatophyta |
Sub-Division: | Angiospermae |
Class: | Dicotyledonae |
Sub-Class: | Polypetalae |
Series: | Calyciflorae |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Leguminosae |
Sub-Family: | Caesalpiniaceae |
Genus: | Tamarindus |
Species: | indica |
Advantages
- The plant is common everywhere because of its edible fruits.
- The bark is used for loss of sensation in paralysis.
- The leaves are applied on inflammation.
Interesting Facts
- The specific name "indica" denotes its Indian origin.
- There are two varieties of fruits, red and brown tamarind.
Description
- It is a large tree with paripinnate leaves.
- The flowering season is from May to July.
- The mesocarp is edible, pulpy and contains Tartaric acid.
- Tamarindus indica L.