Karanj
| Botanical Name: | Pongamia pinnata |
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| English Name: | Pongamia pinnata |
| Local Name: | Karanj |
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Unique identification feature
- Pongamia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, fabaceae, native in tropical and temperate Asia including parts of India subcontinent, China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia and Pacific Islands.
Unique identification feature
- Leaffall - March to AprilFlowering - April to May Fruiting - April to May
Planting and Care
- Karanj oil is widely used in the treatment of skin diseases. Its oil is also tested for use as bio-diesel. It is anti-infective skin preparation used in the treatment of scabies.
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