English Name- Pongam-pongamia pinnata( karanj )
Pongam fast growing tree is found in tropical countries. It is found in India,
Malaysia, Australia., philipines and 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 recemes white or purplish. The seeds are thick.
Usage-
The seeds of Beech tree Indian, yield oil. This oil is useful in skin deseases, hair treatment and rheumatism. Bark is used for treating piles. Oil from the seeds and bark is useful as Ayurvedic herbal medicine.
Known as an other language-
Hindi Name-karanj
Marathi Name-karanj
Gujrathi Name-karanj
Kannada Name-honge
Tamil Name-punnai
Malyalam Name-ponnu,unnu
Telugu name-pungu
Sanskrit Name-karanj
Botanical Name-pongamia pinnata
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