The Manila tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth) belongs to the family Fabaceae. This species have several medicinal and nutritional properties. The fruits are having sweet and sour pulp which is eaten as fresh in India. It is one of the minor fruit tree and highly suitable for alley cropping. This can be planted as ornamental shade trees in pathways and hedges in gardens. It is a fast growing medium size tree grown up to a height of 10-15m. This species is drought tolerant and grown in wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Naturally this plant species can be multiplied by seeds and grafting techniques also standardized for propagation.
Multipurpose Tree, Manila tamarind, medicinal value, nutritional value, sweet and sour pulp
