Pithecolobium dulce

Manila tamarind

Large rapid-growing tree up to 18 m high with pinnate leaves and spiral-twisted reddish pods containing black seeds. Cultivated as hedge and as a shade tree. Used for lopping and browsing. The pods are very palatable.    

 

 

 

 

As % of dry matter  

                 

 

 

 

 

DM

CP

CF

Ash

EE

NFE

Ca

P

Ref

                         

Fresh leaves, Sudan

31.1

29.0

17.5

5.6

4.4

43.5

1.14

0.35

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Fresh leaves and                  

twigs, Sudan

 

30.6

23.5

23.1

5.0

3.0

45.4

 

 

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