Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) - Image 1

Botanical name: Vangueria madagascariensis

Common name: Spanish Tamarind

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Africa, Madagascar

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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