Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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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
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
PERSICARIA virginiana
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Jumpseed
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
jumpseed
In German
Tamarinde
jumpseed
In French
tamarinier
jumpseed
In Spanish
tamarindo
jumpseed
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
jumpseed
In Portuguese
tamarindo
jumpseed
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
jumpseed
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Salire celeritate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed
Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Jumpseed. Tamarind tree has thorns and Jumpseed doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Jumpseed 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 Jumpseed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Jumpseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumpseed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumpseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Jumpseed is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarind tree and Jumpseed Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Jumpseed physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Jumpseed height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Jumpseed flower color: Light Green
- Jumpseed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed
Care of Tamarind tree and Jumpseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumpseed pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Jumpseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.