numerous trunks and soft pubescence covering its young leaves and stems
It is not only productive but also a source of essential nutrients such as vitamin C
Known colloquially as Chinese evergreens
and rich purple color further enhance its appeal
it's often referred to as the "sugar fig
Spanish-tamarind Fruit Plant ( Vangueria madagascariensis) Plant Type:Seedling Plant numerous trunks and soft pubescenceCommon Names: Round tamarind, African tamarind, Japanese tamarind, Spanish tamarind Botanical Name: Vangueria madagascariensis General Information: Profusely branched evergreen shrub or small tree, Height: 2 15 meters. Native to Tropical Africa (Senegal to Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Zanzibar, Madagascar) Popular wild fruit, commonly harvested from the wild. Sometimes protected when land is cleared for cultivation Cultivated for its fruits in