Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
201839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pierre

Source:
ildis

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch.4: t. 385 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201168

Common Names

  • Pongamia pinnata
  • Pinnata Pongamia
  • Pongamia Pinnata

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Synonyms

  • Derris indica (Lam.) Benn. [deprecated]
  • Pongamia glabra Vent. [illegitimate]
  • Cytisus pinnatus L. [unknown]
  • Galedupa pinnata Taub. [unknown]
  • Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Cajum pinnatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pongamia pinnata typica Domin [invalid]

Description

Pongamia pinnata (also called Indian Beech, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It is typically found in open woodlands and along watercourses in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 15 m. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Pongamia pinnata is used for making furniture, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pongamia pinnata var. pinnata
Pongamia pinnata var. minor (Benth.) Domin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pongamia pinnata flowers are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seed pods are long and thin, containing small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pongamia pinnata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually occurs within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pongamia pinnata

Pongamia pinnata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Pongamia pinnata FAQ

What is the common name of Pongamia pinnata?

Pongam Tree

What is the scientific name of Pongam Tree?

Pongamia pinnata

What type of soil does Pongam Tree prefer?

Well-drained soil

Species in the Pongamia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515679-1: Based on the initial data import