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Tamarind tree
Tamarind tree

Verbena
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About Tamarind tree and Verbena

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tree
Flowering Plants

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia
America, Europe

Types

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana

Number of Varieties

10050
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
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Sunset Zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,800.00 cm6.56 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

800.00 cm10.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth

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
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Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
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Foliage Sheen

Matte
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tamarindus indica
Purpletop Vervain

Common Name

Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Verbena

In Hindi

इमली का पेड़
verbena

In German

Tamarinde
Eisenkraut

In French

tamarinier
verveine

In Spanish

tamarindo
Verbena

In Greek

δέντρο Tamarind
λουίζα

In Portuguese

tamarindo
verbena

In Polish

drzewo tamaryndowca
werbena

In Latin

tamarind ligno
Grindelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae
Verbenaceae

Genus

Tamarindus
Verbena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

100250
1 27800
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Properties of Tamarind tree and Verbena

Wondering what are the properties of Tamarind tree and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Tamarind tree and Verbena. Tamarind tree has thorns and Verbena doesn't have thorns. Also Tamarind tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tamarind tree has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea and Vomiting and Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Verbena

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

Tamarind tree and Verbena Physical Information

Tamarind tree and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Verbena are as follows:

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

  • Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White

  • Verbena leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tamarind tree and Verbena

Care of Tamarind tree and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.