Pongamia pinnata
(Fabaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Naturally found in lowland forests on limestone and rocky coral outcrops along the coast, as well as at the fringes of mangrove forests and along tidal streams and rivers, this plant often has its roots submerged in either fresh or saltwater. It possesses an extensive network of lateral roots and demonstrates tolerance to moderate salinity levels. Consequently, Mempari is an excellent candidate for rehabilitating various types of degraded land, including saline soil reclamation, stabilizing sand dunes, controlling soil erosion, and reforesting marginal areas. Its flowers are pollinated by insects, and the plant propagates through seeds.</p>
Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae) Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae)