IUCN Status
: Least Concern
Author: Ravi Kant Saini
Hi, This is Ravi Kant Saini a passionate Botanist and a Researcher scholar from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. I used to actively explores the rich flora of Rajasthan, contributing to research and knowledge in the field. #Pseudo_taxonomist #PlantsofRajasthan #TeameFloraofRajasthan #RajasthanFlora 🌾 🍂 🌿 🪹 🪴 🍃 🪺
- Trees
- Jaipur, Rajasthan / Kota bundi baran jhalawar Chittorgarh udaipur Ajmer Sawai Madhopur jodhpur jhunjhunu Sirohi Bhilwara tonk Jaipur rajsamand pratapgarh Bikaner barmer Karauli dholpur bharatpur alwar
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Pongamia pinnata is a medium-sized evergreen to semi-evergreen tree (10–20 m) with a broad crown, pinnate leaves, fragrant white to pale pink flowers, and flattened woody pods. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and commonly grows along riverbanks, coastal areas, and dry deciduous forests. The seeds yield karanja oil, used in biodiesel, traditional medicine, and as a natural biopesticide.
Status in India: ✅ Native
Flowering: March–May | Fruiting: May–September
Ecological Importance: A nitrogen-fixing tree that improves soil fertility, stabilizes riverbanks, supports pollinators, and serves as a larval host plant for butterflies such as the Common Banded Awl (Hasora chromus) and Common Awl (Hasora badra).PC: Ravi Saini & Sonu Kumar
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Pongamia pinnata
Pongamia pinnata - Flowering
large-5-6
large-3-4
Unripe pods
large-2-8 -
large-4-4
Open flowers
