Tamarind Tree

Tamarindus indica

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.