Pongamia (Noun)
Meaning
One species: Indian beech.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pongamia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, but one species, the Indian beech, is particularly valued for its timber and oil-rich seeds.
- The Indian beech, also known as pongamia, is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
- Pongamia has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Ayurvedic practices.
- The seeds of the pongamia tree are rich in oil, which can be used as a biofuel or in the production of soap and cosmetics.
- Researchers are exploring the potential of pongamia as a sustainable crop for biofuel production and reforestation efforts.