Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
North Africa
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Myrtus nivellei
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
0100
0
40000
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Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99999-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
-
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
200.00 cm1,800.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
200.00 cm800.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Brown, Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
इमली का पेड़
In German
Saharan myrtle
Tamarinde
In French
myrte subsaharienne
tamarinier
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
tamarindo
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
tamarindo
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
myrto Saharan
tamarind ligno
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Fabales
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Myrtus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
Detarieae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
2100
1
27800
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