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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 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 |
| 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 fertilizers. |
The flowers are used by gardeners as compost for plants requiring rich nutrients.
Ornamental Use:
Medicinal Use:
Pongamia Pinnata is commonly known as Pongamia Pinnata, Karanj, Indian Beech, Pongam Oiltree, Karanj, Honge ,Pungai nuga (Telugu), Naktam.
On average Pongamia Pinnata grows 8 meters
A Pongamia Pinnata plant bears flowers of color Purple, pink, and white
With enough light, Pongamia Pinnata may produce Purple, pink, and white flowers in Annual
A Pongamia Pinnata is Easy to grow
A Pongamia Pinnata prefers Full sun.
A Pongamia Pinnata prefers watering Draught taulerant
A Pongamia Pinnata prefers Can grow on most soil types ranging from stony to sandy to clay.
A Pongamia Pinnata prefers Maximum temperature ranges from 27 to 38C and the minimum 1 to16C.
To encourage Pongamia Pinnata growth, Any organic fertilizers.
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