Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cupaniopsis anacardioides (A.Rich.) Radlk.

Tuckeroo Green-leaves Tamarind

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000409
English name: Tuckeroo, Green-leaves Tamarind
Arabic name: كوبانيوبسس
Native: Northern Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Very rare

Evergreen tree growing up to 10 m high, 50 cm in diam bark smooth grey leaves pinnate6-10 leaflets, elliptic-oblong, 7-10 cm long, tips notched or blunt flowers greenish white fruit capsule orange to yellow with 3 lobes

Ornamental plant. Street tree, particularly in coastal areas as it is salt tolerant.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides var parvifolia FMBaily

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Texture: Chalk Clay Loam Sandy
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 5.6- 7.3
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Tree
Plant Uses: Ornamental Street tree
Vegetation types: Evergreen

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