Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind)

Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) tree with green leaves and small round fruit on branches.

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. 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.

The ripe fruit pulp is edible and has a pleasant chocolate-like flavor. It is locally grown, and is generally eaten fresh.

Vangueria madagascariensis can be grown in poor grounds, and can withstand occasional droughts.

Similar plants: Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind)


Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) green round fruit close up hanging on a brown branch
Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) brown and green fruit close up held in hand
Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) brown and yellow fruit close up hanging from branch
Vangueria madagascariensis (Spanish Tamarind) with glossy green leaves in a close up plant photo.


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