Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Tamarindus indica
Common name:
suurdadelboom, Tamarinde, Tamarind
Family:
Fabaceae (Pea)
Synonym:
Tamarindus occidentalis, Tamarindus officinalis, Tamarindus umbrosa
Distribution:
Pantropical
Habitat:
Sandy areas
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which is used extensively in cuisines around the world. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish.
Links:
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Locations
1:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 2014-920/4 • Provenance: Horticultural
2:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2014-920 • Provenance: Horticultural
3:
Nursery areas
• Accession: 2017-42/2 • Origin: India • Provenance: Agricultural - heirloom or traditional cultivar
4:
Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 2014-920/2 • Provenance: Horticultural
5:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2014-920 • Provenance: Horticultural
6:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2017-42/1 • Origin: India • Provenance: Agricultural - heirloom or traditional cultivar
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