Pongam Oil Tree
Millettia pinnata
9.12769, 99.8793
Field Notes
Description:
Racemes of pale mauve/pink flowers. Tree 15-20' tall. Branches have a pendulous habit.
Habitat:
Growing on the edge of river bank near the mouth of the estuary. Interestingly Millettia pinnata is also a fresh water flooded forest species as it can survive total submergence in sweet water for few months continuously, which I guess is why it is growing well in this situation.
Notes:
Wiki ~ The seeds contain pongam oil that is now being explored as an alternate fuel source.
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