🌳 Karanja
✅ Native

Karanja

Pongamia pinnata · Fabaceae

Also known as: Pongam

Nitrogen-fixing; seed oil used for biodiesel and in traditional medicine; tolerant of saline and degraded soils; avenue and shelterbelt tree

🗺️ Native range in India: Along riverbanks, coasts and tidal forests; widely planted

Why Karanja is a great native choice

  • Nitrogen-fixing
  • seed oil used for biodiesel and in traditional medicine
  • tolerant of saline and degraded soils
  • avenue and shelterbelt tree
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Frequently asked questions

Is Karanja native to India?

Yes. Karanja (Pongamia pinnata) is native to India. Nitrogen-fixing; seed oil used for biodiesel and in traditional medicine; tolerant of saline and degraded soils; avenue and shelterbelt tree

What are the benefits of Karanja?

Key benefits include: Nitrogen-fixing; seed oil used for biodiesel and in traditional medicine; tolerant of saline and degraded soils; avenue and shelterbelt tree.

Should I plant Karanja?

Yes, Karanja is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R8, R11. See full references.

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