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About Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree


About Tamarind tree and Bishop's Weed


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Tree  

Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa  
Africa, India, Southeast Asia  

Types
Aegopodium podagraria  
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind  

Number of Varieties
10  
100  
99+

Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15  
9-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
-  

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Spreading  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
1,800.00 cm  
24

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
Red, Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green  
Dark Green, Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green  
Dark Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Brown, Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Small oblong  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate  
Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings  
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases  
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune after flowering  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
6-6-6 or 8-8-8  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects  

Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting  
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection  
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo  
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat  

Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties  
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
AMMI majus  
Tamarindus indica  

Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort  
Tamarind tree, Tamarind  

In Hindi
बिशप निराना  
इमली का पेड़  

In German
Bischofs Unkraut  
Tamarinde  

In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque  
tamarinier  

In Spanish
biznaga  
tamarindo  

In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου  
δέντρο Tamarind  

In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo  
tamarindo  

In Polish
chwastów biskupa  
drzewo tamaryndowca  

In Latin
Episcopi viriditas  
tamarind ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Apiales  
Fabales  

Family
Apiaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Trachyspermum  
Tamarindus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Detarieae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
75  
100  

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Properties of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree

Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Tamarind tree doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Care of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree

Care of Bishop's Weed and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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