But the specific name 'indica' means 'of Indian origin'. And the genus name 'Tamarindus' is of Arabic root; Tamar = date, (h)ind = Indian, meaning Indian date, as the dried pulp resembles the fruits of date palm. Probably it IS native of India, relying on its Arabic name, as the Arabs came to India long before the British botanists did!
But, Africa, Asia or India, the Tamarind Tree just wouldn't care where it grows, so long as the climate is right, tropical, thriving on various soil conditions, clayish, loamy or slightly sandy, telling us just one thing - "If you don’t care where you are, you ain’t lost".
And sure enough, it is planted all over Singapore, for its looks - pretty, cute, handsome or majestic, you may call.
Seen here, is a row of them along Woodlands Avenue 7.
Elsewhere it is grown for its edible fruits, used for food flavouring, and timber. A slow growing tree that can reach up to 30 metres in height.
I think in woodlands they have planted it in the centre of the street making it difficult for anyone to really touch and have a taste of pruning to taste one. Good catch Saba. You must standing hours in the hot sun to get this picture. Well done and appreciate your work.
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Vilampalam.. I have not seen that in Singapore. Anyway the informations follows.
ReplyDeleteEnglish name: Wood apple
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Family: Rutacea... same as the Vilvam, citrus etc.
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ReplyDeletei was keep looking for info on trees as we are taking the initiative for tree plantation.
I have a problem of telling engish name for trees to the people. Also few trees such as mahilam, we have the saplings. But when we try to plant at some place, with curiosity, they will be asking, how this tree would look like.
i have no poper answer. But now i saw the tree i your blog. i am looking for such a information on many trees.
Thanks a lot for blogging such a nice info. Will try to send you the update on tree planation.
Also please suggest a website or book which explains the benefits on indian variety trees.
--Arumugam
Greetings. Nice way to learn a few tree names around us in different languages. I have been trying to find the tamil name of a flower called petunia. We tried this as an abbrevation to write an article. As we did not know the tamil word for it we could not start it. So, if you could say, it would be helpful. Thanks a lot for your time.
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