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   Azadirachta indica

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Plant ID PLN0052
Plant Name Azadirachta indica
Common Name Neem
Vernacular Name Neem
Plant Description Azadirachta indica, widely recognized as neem, margosa, nimtree, or Indian lilac, belongs to the Meliaceae family, which includes mahogany trees. This species is one of only two within the Azadirachta genus. Originally found in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, it has since been cultivated and naturalized in various tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The tree's seeds and fruits are primarily used to produce neem oil. The term "nim" comes from Hindustani and traces its roots back to the Sanskrit word "nimba."

Plant Classification

Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Magnolipsida
Order Sapindales
Family Meliaceae
Genus Azadirachta
Species indica
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Distribution Azadirachta indica is believed to originate from the Indian subcontinent, specifically India and Bangladesh, as well as several countries in Indochina, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has been extensively introduced to various tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, spanning from South America to Indonesia.
Use In India, dried margosa leaves are commonly stored in cupboards to protect clothing from insect damage and placed in containers to safeguard stored rice and wheat. Additionally, the flowers play a significant role in various Indian celebrations, including Ugadi.
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Reference

Book

Akhtar, H., Virmani, O. P., Popli, S. P., Misra, L. N., Gupta, M. M., Srinivastava, G. N., … Singh, A. K. (1992). Dictionary of Indian medicinal plants. Luknow, India: Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.


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