Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azedarach
ID:
450818

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 384 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450150



Common Names

  • Melia Azedarach
  • Chinaberry
  • Persian Lilac


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Synonyms

  • Melia florida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Melia floribunda Carrière [unknown]
  • Melia flaccida Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Melia sempervirens Sw. [unknown]
  • Melia composita Benth. [unknown]
  • Melia commelini Medik. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Melia cochinchinensis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Melia chinensis Siebold ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Melia candollei Juss. [unknown]
  • Melia bukayun Royle [unknown]
  • Melia bogoriensis Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Melia bambolo Welw. [unknown]
  • Melia robusta Roxb. & G.Don [unknown]
  • Melia guineensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Melia javanica M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Melia japonica G.Don [unknown]
  • Melia orientalis M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Melia australis Sweet [unknown]
  • Melia australasica Juss. [unknown]
  • Melia arguta DC. [unknown]
  • Melia angustifolia Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Melia aethiopica Welw. [unknown]
  • Melia sambucina Blume [unknown]
  • Melia toosendan Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Melia superba Roxb. [unknown]
  • Azedara speciosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Azedarach commelini Medik. [unknown]
  • Azedarach deleteria Medik. [unknown]
  • Azedarach fraxinifolia Moench [unknown]
  • Azedarach odoratum Noronha [unknown]
  • Azedarach sempervirens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Azedarach sempervirens glabrior Kuntze [unknown]
  • Azedarach sempervirens incisodentata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Azedarach sempervirens longifoliola Kuntze [unknown]
  • Azedarach sempervirens subdentata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach glabrior C.DC. [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach subtripinnata Miq. [unknown]
  • Melia japonica semperflorens Makino [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach intermedia (Makino) Makino [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach toosendan (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach umbraculifera (G.W.Knox) Rehder [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach umbraculifera G.W.Knox [unknown]
  • Melia azedarach australasica DC. [unknown]

Description

Melia azedarach (also called Chinaberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has fragrant white flowers and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Melia azedarach is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful pink flower and is often used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melia azedarach has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melia azedarach is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and will tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Melia azedarach FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melia azedarach?

Melia azedarach

What is the common name of Melia azedarach?

Chinaberry

What is the natural habitat of Melia azedarach?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, lakes, and streams

Species in the Melia 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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