Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of two species in the genus Azadirachta, and is native to the Indian subcontinent, i.e. India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. It typically is grown in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Neem trees also grow in islands located in the southern part of Iran. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil.
Common name | Neem |
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Origin | Exotic |
Life form | Tree |
Katherine planting | unsuitable |
Height | height from 5-10m |
Lifespan | 0 |
Irrigation | 0 |
Termite | resistant |
Current status | common & self propogated |
Planting success | low success |
Notes | Declared weed |