Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tree
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Tampala
Brasil Baum
In French
Tampala
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Tampala
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Tampala
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tampala
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Tampala
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Tampala
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tampala and Brazilwood
Season and care of Tampala and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Brazilwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Brazilwood Physical Information
Tampala and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Brazilwood are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Brazilwood
Care of Tampala and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.