Seeds of the Pongamia tree

Common name: Bonamia Scientific name: Millettia pinnata Also known as: Indian Zanthoxylum The Bonamia tree: A fast-growing, evergreen tree belonging to the legume family, reaching a height of 10–15 meters. Its leaves are feathery and smooth to the touch. It is planted in gardens and roadsides for the beauty of its flowers. • Bonamia tree flower: Its flowers come in different colors such as white, pink, and purple, with a fragrant scent. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. • Bonamia tree seeds: The seeds are relatively large, yellow in color, resembling beans, with a brown surface shell. • Season for planting Bonamia tree: It is planted in spring and autumn, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural shelters and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or adequate lighting is available. • Suitable climate and soil for Bonamia tree: Bonamia grows in various types of soil, whether sandy, calcareous, or clayey. It tolerates high temperatures, drought, and frost. It is watered regularly. • Method of cultivating Bonamia tree: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 0.6 cm – 1.3 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. It also propagates by cuttings. • Its benefits and uses: Used for decoration; a type of oil is extracted from its fruit. • Native habitat of Bonamia tree: Tropical regions and temperate areas of Asia such as India and China. It is cultivated in Saudi Arabia and many Arab countries.