Although several species of this group of the genus have been described or reported from Central America, probably all are mere forms of this species.

TAMARINDUS Tamarind Tamarindus indica Tamarindo.

Cultivated in the tierra caliente, more commonly on the Pacific slope, and sometimes natural- ized.

Native of the East Indies.

A medium-sized tree; leaves pinnate, the numerous leaflets oblong, obtuse, 1-2 cm.