Beech Tree
Pongamia pinnata, Syn.Pongamia glabra., Pongam, Karanj
Botanical Name : Pongamia pinnata, Syn.Pongamia glabra.
English Name : Pongam
Hindi Name : Karanj
Sanskrit Name : Karanj
Description
This fast growing tree is found in tropical countries. It is found in India, Malaysia, Australia, Philippines and in Florida and Hawaii of USA.
This evergreen tree is a member of Fabaceae plant family. The leaves are imparipinnate. The leaflets are 5-9, opposite, ovate-oblong and acute. Flowers bloom in April to June. Flowers are in auxiliary racemes white or purplish. The seeds are thick.
Usage
Obtained Chemical Compounds
Amino acids, Fatty acids like palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids are obtained from this plant.
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Gujarati, Marathi & Bengali : Karanj,
Kannada: Honge
Tamil: Punnai
Malayalam: Ponnu, Unnu
Telugu: Pungu