Pongamia pinnata

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Temperate, Asia-Tropical, Pacific, Australasia

Asia-Temperate

Fujian Sheng, Guangdong Sheng, Hainan Sheng, Japan, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan,China

Asia-Tropical

Bangladesh, India, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Delhi, Goa, Mizoram, Dadra, Nagar, Haveli, Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Papua, Papua New Guinea, India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sumatera, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,

Pacific

Micronesia, Palau, United States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Fiji, Samoa

Australasia

Australia, Queensland (north), Northern Territory (north),

Natural Habitat

Occurs naturally in lowland forest on limestone and rocky coral outcrops on the coast, along the edges of mangrove forest and along tidal streams and rivers, often with its roots in fresh or saltwater.