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List Of Plants Known As Tamarind
Tamarind can refer to ''Tamarindus indica'', and to several other tropical trees, including: *''Diploglottis australis'', native tamarind, a rainforest tree of Eastern Australia * ''Garcinia gummi-gutta ''Garcinia gummi-gutta'' is a tropical species of ''Garcinia'' native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Common names include ''Garcinia cambogia'' (a former scientific name), as well as brindle berry, and Malabar tamarind. The fruit looks like ...'', Malabar tamarind, native to Indonesia See also * Velvet tamarind {{DEFAULTSORT:Tamarind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamarind
Tamarind (''Tamarindus indica'') is a Legume, leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa and naturalized in Asia. The genus ''Tamarindus'' is monotypic taxon, monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae. The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used in traditional medicine and as a metal polish. The tree's wood can be used for woodworking and #Seed oil and kernel powder, tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. Tamarind's tender young leaves are used in Indian cuisine, Indian and Filipino cuisine. Because tamarind has multiple uses, it is cultivated around the world in Tropical zone, tropical and Subtropics, subtropical zones. Description The tamarind is a long-living, medium-growth tree, which attains a maximum crown (botany), crown height of . The crown has an irregular, vase-shape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diploglottis Australis
''Diploglottis australis'', commonly known as the native tamarind, is a species of large trees in the maple and lychee family Sapindaceae. It is native to the eastern Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland, where it occurs in coastal rainforests. It was first described in 1879, and is known for its abundant edible fruit which are used to make drinks and condiments. Description ''Diploglottis australis'' is a large tree to about tall, and the base of the trunk may be fluted. New growth is densely covered in fine rusty-brown hairs. The leaves are very large, measuring up to long. They are Pinnation#Number_of_divisions, pinnate, with usually 8–12 stiff leaflets. The leaflets are generally between long and wide; they are dark green above and lighter below, their overall shape is oblong and they have blunt or rounded tips and slightly asymmetric bases. They have between 20 and 30 lateral veins either side of the midrib, and the leaflet margins are entire, i.e. with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gambooge
''Garcinia gummi-gutta'' is a tropical species of ''Garcinia'' native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Common names include ''Garcinia cambogia'' (a former scientific name), as well as brindle berry, and Malabar tamarind. The fruit looks like a small pumpkin and is green to pale yellow in color. Although it has received considerable media attention purporting its effects on weight loss, there are reports of liver toxicity associated with the ''Hydroxycut'' commercial preparation containing the fruit extract, with clinical evidence indicating it has no significant effect on weight loss. Cultivation ''Garcinia gummi-gutta'' is grown for its fruit in Southeast Asia and South Asia. ''Garcinia gummi-gutta'' is one of several closely related ''Garcinia'' species from the plant family Clusiaceae. With thin skin and deep vertical lobes, the fruit of ''G. gummi-gutta'' and related species range from about the size of an orange to that of a grapefruit; ''G. gummi-gutta'' looks more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
