Mar 3, 2024 · Pongamia pinnata, locally known Bani Tree in the Philippines, named after a town in Pangasinan, is a legume tree that grows to about 50–80 feet in height. Its large canopy of branches and leaves spread wide, which makes it the perfect addition to verdant gardens.

Pongamia pinnata is a legume tree that grows to about 15–25 m (50–80 ft) in height with a large canopy which spreads equally wide and creates dense shade. It may be deciduous for short periods. It has a straight or crooked trunk, 50–80 cm (20–30 in) in diameter, with grey-brown bark, which is smooth or vertically fissured.

- Pongamia pinnata is a species of tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is the sole species in the genus Pongamia. Botany • Bani is a smooth tree growing to a height of 8 to 25 meters.

Oct 25, 2024 · The Bani Tree (Pongamia pinnata), also known as the Indian Beech tree, is a medium-sized tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, particularly India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. It can reach heights of 15-25 meters, with a broad, dome-shaped canopy that provides ample shade.

The leaves, roots, and bark of the tree have all been traditionally employed in folk medicine; they are thought to have therapeutic qualities and are used to treat skin illnesses, rheumatism, and digestive problems.

Banaba, also known as Plant of India, giant crepe-myrtle, and Queen’s crepe-myrtle, is native to Asian countries including the Philippines, India, and Bangladesh. This small to medium tree produces flowers with six white to purple petals during summer.

Aug 25, 2017 · If you’re from Pangasinan, you might have heard of a town called Bani, which is named after this stunning tree. Bani is a common legume tree that can grow up to 15 to 25 meters tall with a large, expansive canopy with beautiful clusters of purple, white, and pink flowers.

Millettia pinnata is a tree that grows along rocky and sandy shores, and in mangrove forests. Its flowers are pink to white and fragrant too. After pollination by insects, a pale brown fruit pod is formed.

Also known as Pongamia pinnata, this evergreen tree can grow up to 40 feet tall, with a wide, spreading canopy and a thick, gnarled trunk. Millettia pinnata is highly valued for its many uses, including as a source of fuel, timber, and medicinal compounds.

Bani, also known as the Java Olive or Chinese Olive, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that is commonly used in landscaping projects due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements.