Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Shrub
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Australia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Alyogyne huegelii
Number of Varieties
1005
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-119-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
12-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm120.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
800.00 cm120.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
-
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Tamarinde
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
tamarinier
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
tamarindo
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Hibiscus lignum blue
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malvales
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
100200
1
27800
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