About Imli

Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica

Common Name: Tamarind

Ecological Benefits

• • Acts as a strong soil stabiliser with deep roots that hold the ground firmly in place.
• • Its tangy fruit supports a wide range of wildlife, including birds, mammals and pollinators.
• • The fruit also benefits local communities as a nutritious and culturally important food source.
• • Forms associations that support nitrogen enrichment in the soil, improving fertility over time.
• • A long-lived species that contributes to stable, mature ecosystems.
• • Its dense canopy helps moderate temperature and create localised shade.