Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) - Image 4

Botanical name: Vangueria madagascariensis

Common name: Spanish Tamarind

Family: Rubiaceae

Origin: Africa, Madagascar

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant.
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