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Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇱🇦 Laos 🇱🇾 Libya 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Tamarindus indica (Tamarind)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish tamarindo

French tamarin

German Tamarinde

Portuguese tamarindeiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tamarind?

The scientific name of Tamarind is Tamarindus indica. It belongs to the genus Tamarindus.

Where does Tamarind live?

Tamarind is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (8 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, India.

What family does Tamarind belong to?

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) belongs to the genus Tamarindus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Tamarind belong to?

Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).