Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
indica
ID:
558336

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 19: 221 (1830 publ. 1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557668



Common Names

  • Azadirachta indica
  • Indica Azadirachta
  • Indica's Azadirachta


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Synonyms

  • Melia fraxinifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Melia hasskarlii K.Koch [unknown]
  • Melia pinnata Stokes [unknown]
  • Melia parviflora Moon [unknown]
  • Melia indica Brand. [unknown]
  • Melia azadirachta L. [unknown]
  • Antelaea azadirachta (L.) Adelb. [unknown]
  • Antelaea canescens Cels ex Heynh. [unknown]
  • Antelaea javanica Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Azadirachta indica minor Valeton [unknown]
  • Azadirachta indica siamensis Valeton [unknown]
  • Azadirachta indica vartakii Kothari, Londhe & N.P.Singh [unknown]

Description

Azadirachta indica (also called Indian Neem, among many other common names) is a tree, growing up to 15 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 indica 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 indica 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 indica 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 indica

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

Azadirachta indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Azadirachta indica?

Azadirachta indica

What is the common name of Azadirachta indica?

Indian Neem

What is the family of Azadirachta indica?

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,

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