Rare red guamuchil tree seeds madras thorn manila tamarind tropical fruit tree

Rare To Find Red Guamuchil Tree Seeds (Pithecellobium dulce) Madras Thorn Manila Tamarind, Fragrant Flowers Tropical Fruit Tree

DESCRIPTION

Botanical Name: Pithecellobium dulce

Also Known As : Madras Thorn | Manila tamarind | Madras thorn | camachile | monkeypod | Guamúchil

Guamuchil, scientifically known as Pithecellobium dulce, is a deciduous tree. This tree belongs to the legume family, Fabaceae, and is characterized by its spreading crown and compound leaves. The Guamuchil tree is often cultivated for its ornamental value, providing ample shade with its broad canopy. The tree produces fragrant, small flowers, which are followed by long, flat pods containing seeds. The seeds are embedded in a sweet, edible pulp which has a sweet-tart flavor variously described as apple-coconut or dried pineapple-peach. It is used to make a drink similar to lemonade. Guamuchil is well-adapted to hot and arid climates, making it a resilient choice for landscaping in tropical and subtropical regions.

Manila tamarind is a tropical tree in the legume family that has edible pods and seeds. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern part of South America. It develops a spiny trunk, thick foliage and can produce tamarind fruit with unique seed pods, blooming greenish-white flowers. Develops seed pods that contain a wonderfully sweet-tart pulp. Tamarind likes full sun, with moderate water and fertilizer. Tropical tree.

Grows about 10 - 15 m in height with a spreading, rounded crown, spiny branches, and short, multiple boles. The leaves are bipinnate. The flowers are fragrant, greenish-white, and form into round dense heads. It is a tree of many uses - it is planted and grown as an ornamental and/or shade tree, for medicinal purposes, and for its fruits and seeds.

Uses and Benefits

The fruits and seeds are edible. The flesh surrounding the seeds can be eaten raw, cooked, or made into drinks. The seeds can also be eaten raw or used as an ingredient in curries. Edible oil can be obtained from the seeds, which can also be used in making soap.

Manila tamarind has symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria and is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Due to this, it can be grown for reforestation and soil conservation. The bark is a source of yellow dye, tannin, and gum. Seeds and leaves are also sources of tannin. The wood is used in light construction and for poles.

Growing from Seed

Soak the seed in water for several hours. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that it is moist but not wet.

Put the seeds on the soil. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. Keep soil moisten.

Place the pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. When the seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.

Specifications

Light Needs: Partial - Full Sun

Watering Needs: Regularly

Leaves: Evergreen

Life Cycle: Perennial

Avg. Mature Size: 15' Tall

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Dec to May

Flower Color: Pink

Harvest Season: Feb to Aug

- This is a rare plant to find - Please note that the listing is for 3 seeds.