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Description
It is often planted as an ornamental and shade tree. This specie is commonly called Pongam, Karanj, or a derivation of these names.
Pongamia pinnata, a fast-growing, hardy tree that is native to India and grows all over the world in sub-tropical climates. Pongamia grows robustly on dry, marginal land using its deep tap root and produces a large amount of oilseeds that can be mechanically harvested and processed using existing agriculture equipment.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 24 inch (61 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| Common Name | Pongamia Pinnata, Karanj, Indian Beech, Pongam Oiltree, Karanj, Honge,Pungai nuga (Telugu), Naktam. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 8 meters |
| Flower Colour | Purple, pink, and white |
| Bloom Time | Annual |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Pongamia Pinnata care
| Sunlight | Full sun. |
| Watering | Draught taulerant |
| Soil | Can grow on most soil types ranging from stony to sandy to clay. |
| Temperature | Maximum temperature ranges from 27 to 38C and the minimum 1 to16C. |
| Fertilizer | Any organic fertilize |
Pongamia Pinnata special feature
The flowers are used by gardeners as compost for plants requiring rich nutrients.
Pongamia Pinnata uses
Ornamental Use:
- Ornamental shade tree
Medicinal Use:
- A thick yellow-orange to brown oil is extracted from seeds
- Yields of 25% of volume are possible using a mechanical expeller
- However, for village crushers average yield is 20%
- The oil has a bitter taste and a disagreeable aroma, thus it is not considered edible
- In India, the oil is used as a fuel for cooking and lamps
- The oil is also used as a lubricant, water-paint binder, pesticide, and in soap making and tanning industries