Indian Beech

Millettia pinnata, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chebulic MyrobalanTerminalia chebula

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Indian Kino TreePterocarpus marsupium

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

SatinleafChrysophyllum oliviforme

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Mobola PlumParinari curatellifolia

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Machado PalmBorassodendron machadonis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Ceylon RosewoodAlbizia odoratissima

Both leguminous trees compete for rhizobial partners and root space

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiodiesel ProductionCoastal StabilizationWindbreakTimber

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatorySkin ConditionsRheumatism

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Beech grow in?

Indian Beech grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Indian Beech a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Indian Beech is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Indian Beech?

Good companions for Indian Beech include Chebulic Myrobalan, Indian Kino Tree, Satinleaf, Mobola Plum, Machado Palm.

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