Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
558335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack) M.Jacobs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 18: 75 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557667



Common Names

  • Azadirachta excelsa
  • Excelsa Azadirachta
  • Excelsa's Azadirachta


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Synonyms

  • Melia excelsa Jack [unknown]
  • Trichilia excelsa Spreng. [unknown]
  • Azadirachta integrifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Azadirachta integrifoliola Merr. [unknown]
  • Azedarach excelsa Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Azadirachta excelsa (also called Large Neem, among many other common names) is a tree, growing up to 25 m tall. It is native to South Asia and is found in dry and wet forests. It is found in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Uses & Benefits

Azadirachta excelsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Azadirachta excelsa is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Azadirachta excelsa is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Azadirachta excelsa

Azadirachta excelsa is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Azadirachta excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azadirachta excelsa?

Azadirachta excelsa

What is the common name of Azadirachta excelsa?

Excelsa Neem

What is the family of Azadirachta excelsa?

Meliaceae

Species in the Azadirachta genus

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667001: Based on the initial data import
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
Marius Jacobs (1929-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Jacobs' in the authors string.