Tamarindus indica - Revision history

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	Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.		Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].<sup>[[#cite_note-~~cycle6-primary~~\|[1]]]</sup>		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].<sup id="cite_ref-1">[[#cite_note-1\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
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	== References ==		== References ==

	* ~~[https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]~~		* <span id="cite_note-1"></span>[[#cite_ref-1\|↑]] '''[1]''' [https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Tamarindus%20indica Plants of the World Online search].

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	<li id="cite_note-~~cycle6-primary~~">[1] [https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Tamarindus%20indica Plants of the World Online search].~~</li>~~

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	== Photos ==		== Photos ==
			[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg~~\|thumb\|right~~\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
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	== References ==		== References ==

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	Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.		Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].<~~ref name="~~cycle6-primary">[~~https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Tamarindus%20indica Plants of the World Online search~~].</~~ref~~>		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].<sup>[[#cite_note-cycle6-primary\|[1]]]</sup>

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
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	== References ==		== References ==
	~~<references />~~
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]

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			<li id="cite_note-cycle6-primary">[1] [https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Tamarindus%20indica Plants of the World Online search].</li>

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	Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.		Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].<ref name="cycle6-primary">[https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Tamarindus%20indica Plants of the World Online search].</ref>

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	[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]		[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

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	== References ==		== References ==
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	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]

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	~~'''Tamarind''' ('''''Tamarindus indica'''''; also known as tamarind) is a Fabaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.~~		{\| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 320px; margin-left: 1.25em; margin-bottom: 1em;"

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	\| colspan="2" style="~~text-align~~: ~~center~~;" \| ~~[[File:Tamarindus indica pods.JPG\|thumb\|center\|250px\|~~Tamarindus indica ~~fruit, flower, or plant habit. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~		! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" \| Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'')
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	== ~~Identification and description~~ ==		== Description ==
	Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.		Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.

	The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].		The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].

	== ~~Growing~~ ==		== Cultivation ==
	Tamarind is a drought-tolerant tropical African tree now cultivated widely in monsoon and dry tropical climates. It prefers full sun and drainage, benefits from water during establishment, and flowers and fruits more reliably with a seasonal dry period.		Tamarind is a drought-tolerant tropical African tree now cultivated widely in monsoon and dry tropical climates. It prefers full sun and drainage, benefits from water during establishment, and flowers and fruits more reliably with a seasonal dry period.

	Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

	=== Soil ===		=== Soil and water ===
	Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.		Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.		Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

	~~[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]~~

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

			== Photos ==

	~~== Commentary ==~~		[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]
	~~Growers are welcome to share observations on the~~ [[~~Talk~~:Tamarindus indica~~\|talk~~ page]]~~, including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.~~


	~~== Photos ==~~

	~~The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.~~		<div style="clear: both;"></div>

	== ~~Sources~~ ==		== References ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarindus_indica_pods.JPG Tamarindus indica pods.JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarindus_indica_pods.JPG Tamarindus indica pods.JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
	* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarind_tree_branches.jpg Tamarind tree branches.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.		* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarind_tree_branches.jpg Tamarind tree branches.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

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	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Tamarindus indica\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.		Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Tamarindus indica\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.


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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]



	== Image credits ==		== Image credits ==

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	! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" \| Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'')		! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" \| Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'')
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	== Growing ==		== Growing ==
			Tamarind is a drought-tolerant tropical African tree now cultivated widely in monsoon and dry tropical climates. It prefers full sun and drainage, benefits from water during establishment, and flowers and fruits more reliably with a seasonal dry period.

	Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.		Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

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	== Propagation ==		== Propagation ==
	Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.		Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

			[[File:Tamarind tree branches.jpg\|thumb\|right\|280px\|Field view or fruit detail of Tamarindus indica. Wikimedia Commons file page.]]

	== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==		== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
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	The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.		The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

	~~== Photos ==~~
	~~No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.~~

	== Commentary ==		== Commentary ==
	Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Tamarindus indica\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.		Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Tamarindus indica\|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.

			== Photos ==

			The images above show documented fruit, flower, or plant-habit views. See the individual Commons file pages in the image credits for authorship and license details.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]		* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]

			== Image credits ==

			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarindus_indica_pods.JPG Tamarindus indica pods.JPG] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.
			* [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamarind_tree_branches.jpg Tamarind tree branches.jpg] — Wikimedia Commons file page; creator and license are recorded on the source page.

	[[Category:Fruits]]		[[Category:Fruits]]
	[[Category:Fabaceae]]		[[Category:Fabaceae]]
	[[Category:Tamarindus]]		[[Category:Tamarindus]]

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'''Tamarind''' ('''''Tamarindus indica'''''; also known as tamarind) is a Fabaceae fruit plant grown for its fruit. The accepted scientific name is used as the canonical page title.

{| class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 400px; margin-left: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #e8e8e8;" | Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'')
|-
! Scientific name
|| ''Tamarindus indica''
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! Genus
|| [[Tamarindus]]
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! Family
|| [[Fabaceae]]
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! Order
|| [[Fabales]]
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! Growth and size
|| Long-lived evergreen to semi-evergreen tree; 12–25 m
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! Climate and site
|| Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods
|-
! Propagation
|| Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars
|-
! Fruit and harvest
|| Pods mature in the dry season; brown acidic or sweet pulp
|}

== Identification and description ==
Tamarind is a long-lived leguminous tree adapted to seasonal tropics. Its brown pods contain acidic or sweet pulp and develop best with sun and a pronounced dry interval.

The accepted genus, family, and order are [[Tamarindus]], [[Fabaceae]], and [[Fabales]].

== Growing ==
Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods. Provide airflow and avoid standing water unless the species is being grown in a deliberately wet habitat.

=== Soil ===
Deep drained soil; seasonal tropical climates and dry periods; preserve native drainage and organic-matter conditions rather than treating all tropical fruit trees alike.

=== Sun and humidity ===
Most plants in this group prefer bright light; young trees may need shelter while roots establish. Humidity should be paired with airflow, not stagnant enclosure.

=== Seasonal changes ===
Flowering and harvest vary with local wet/dry or cool/warm cycles. Adjust irrigation to the species' native rhythm and protect warm-tropical plants during cool weather.

== Propagation ==
Fresh seed 1–3 weeks; grafting for sweet cultivars. Seedlings may vary in fruit quality and maturity; use grafting or other clonal methods when a named selection must be preserved.

== Flowering, fruiting, and harvest ==
Pods mature in the dry season; brown acidic or sweet pulp. Local climate, cultivar, rootstock, pollination, and rainfall can shift the calendar substantially.

== Fruit and uses ==
The ripe fruit is eaten fresh and may be used in drinks, preserves, desserts, or regional savory preparations. Handle ripe fruit carefully because many tropical fruits soften rapidly after harvest.

== Photos ==
No image is included until an individual Wikimedia Commons file can be checked for subject accuracy and license.

== Commentary ==
Growers are welcome to share observations on the [[Talk:Tamarindus indica|talk page]], including climate, provenance, propagation method, plant age, flowering, fruiting, and growing conditions.

== Sources ==
* [https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Tamarindus+indica Useful Tropical Plants: Tamarindus indica]

[[Category:Fruits]]
[[Category:Fabaceae]]
[[Category:Tamarindus]]