Trees Planted & Survived
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Trees Species Details
Scientific Name:
Pongamia pinnata
Marathi Name:
Karanj
Common Name:
Pongam Tree, Indian Beech Tree
Plant Form:
Shrub to small tree, often in understorey with moderate crown.
Native/Exotic/Introduced:
Native to India (including Maharashtra).
Distribution:
Peninsular India distribution; found in forest and semi-forest zones in Maharashtra.
Plant Characteristics:
Opposite simple leaves; small tubular fragrant flowers; evergreen to semi-evergreen habit.
Required Growth conditions:
Well-drained soils, partial shade to full sun; moist to semi-dry climates.
Habitat:
Forest understorey, edges of deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.
Conservation Status:
Not assessed (no global IUCN listing found).
Dispersal:
Likely animal-mediated via fleshy fruits/seed or gravity; human propagation locally.
Pollinators:
Small bees and generalist insects likely pollinate flowers.
Medicinal Information:
Documented in ethnobotany as medicinal (anti-inflammatory, digestive uses).
Bird Host Plant:
Birds may use fruits/seeds; specific host lists No official APTI data available..
Butterfly Host Plant:
Flowers visited by generalist butterflies; no specialist larval hosts documented.
Moth Host Plant:
No specialist moth-host records found.
Ecological Significance:
Supports understorey biodiversity; useful in forest restoration patches.
Cultural Significance:
Used locally in traditional medicine and folklore.
Air Pollution Tollerance Index (APTI):
No ATPI data located in literature.
Other Uses:
Occasional use in herbal formulations and local traditional use.