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Pongamia

Pongamia

9.9
A tropical tree with seeds that have a lot of oil used to make fuel
  • noun
  • /pɒŋˈɡeɪmiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pongamia
  • The Pongamia tree is known for its oil-rich seeds.

Examples

  • The seeds of Pongamia are widely used to produce biofuel in India.

  • Pongamia trees can tolerate saline soils, making them suitable for coastal plantations.

  • Scientists are studying Pongamia for its potential in sustainable agriculture.

  • Many farmers grow Pongamia for its economic benefits.

  • The seeds of Pongamia are widely used to produce biofuel in India.

  • Pongamia trees can tolerate saline soils, making them suitable for coastal plantations.

  • The Pongamia tree is known for its oil-rich seeds.

Synonyms

Millettia
vsPongamia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of trees and shrubs from tropical Asia and Africa that belong to the pea family

focuses on the tree valued for oil-rich seeds and traditional uses
Pongamia glabra
vsPongamia
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen tree from Asia with shiny divided leaves and white scented flowers used for shade

emphasizes oil-rich seeds and traditional practical uses instead

Compounds

Pongamia glabra
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen tree from Asia with shiny divided leaves and white scented flowers used for shade

Surface Forms

Pongamia singular
Pongamias plural

Etymology

The word Pongamia comes from the local South Indian name pongam, used in Tamil and Malayalam, and botanists kept that name as the tree's scientific name. So Pongamia now means the tropical tree with oil-rich seeds that people use for fuel and other traditional uses.