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Alsophila tricolor, synonym Cyathea dealbata, [1] commonly known as the silver fern [2] or silver tree-fern, [3] or as ponga / ˈ p ɒ ŋ ə / or punga / ˈ p ʌ ŋ ə / (from Māori kaponga or ponga), [note 1] is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand.
Hopea ponga is a species of plant in the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is endemic to India . It is also known as kambakam ( കമ്പകം ) in Malayalam language.
The flowers are used by gardeners as compost for plants. The bark may be used to make twine or rope, and it also yields a black gum that has historically been used to treat wounds caused by poisonous fish. The wood is said to be beautifully grained, but splits easily when sawn, thus relegating it to firewood, posts, and tool handles. [10]
Pongamia oil is derived from the seeds of the Millettia pinnata tree, which is native to tropical and temperate Asia. Millettia pinnata, also known as Pongamia pinnata or Pongamia glabra, is common throughout Asia and thus has many different names in different languages, many of which have come to be used in English to describe the seed oil derived from M. pinnata; Pongamia is often used as ...
National plant: Silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) A species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand. Often referred to by its Māori name, ponga, the silver fern has been used to represent New Zealand since the 1880s. [10] National flower: Kōwhai (Sophora tetraptera) Evergreen tree, producing bright yellow flowers in spring.
Ponga (Cyathea dealbata), the silver tree fern endemic to New Zealand; Ponga (band), an improvisational contemporary jazz/fusion ensemble
Other common Tamil names used for this plant are "Kannu Pillai Poo" and "Siru Poolai". The plant is also used as a talisman against evil spirits, a good-luck talisman for hunters, and a talisman for the well-being of widows. [6] In the traditional medicine of India, the juice of crushed Ouret lanata root is used for jaundice therapy. [9]
This is a list of Māori plant common names.. Akakura; Akatea; Akeake; Aruhe; Hangehange; Harakeke; Heketara; Horoeka; Horokaka; Horopito; Houhere; Houpara; Hutu ...