What is
Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
NA100
0
40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11Not Available
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm25.00 cm
0.54
3900
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Minimum Width
800.00 cm25.40 cm
0.1
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Showy
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
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
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
Fever, Kidney problems, 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
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Edible, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Myosotis arvensis
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
Forget-Me-Not
In German
Tamarinde
Forget-Me-Not
In French
tamarinier
Forget-Me-Not
In Spanish
tamarindo
Arce japonés
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
Forget-Me-Not
In Portuguese
tamarindo
Forget-Me-Not
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
Forget-Me-Not
In Latin
tamarind ligno
Forget-Me-Not
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Lamiales
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Myosotis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
NA200
1
27800
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