Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Capnoides
In German
Tamarinde
Capnoides
In French
tamarinier
capnoides
In Spanish
tamarindo
Capnoides
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Capnoides
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Capnoides
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Capnoides
In Latin
tamarind ligno
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Tamarind tree and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Capnoides. Tamarind tree has thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Capnoides has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea 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 Tamarind tree and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Capnoides
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tamarind tree and Capnoides Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Capnoides are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Capnoides
Care of Tamarind tree and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.