| Binomial |
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
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| Family |
Meliaceae
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| Tamil Name |
Vaeppa maram (வேப்ப மரம்)
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| Tree |
Medium seized, semi-evergreen, with spreading branches and dense canopy.
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| Bark |
Dark grey-brown, rough, vertically furrowed.
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| Flowers |
Cream-coloured, clustered, flowers with a delicate honey scent.
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| Fruits |
Drupe is smooth, oval-roundish, bright yellow when ripe.
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| Flowering period |
March to April
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| Pollinators |
Bees |
| Country of origin |
India |
| About the tree |
The fruits are eaten fresh or cooked, or prepared as a dessert or lemonade-type drink. Each part of the tree has its own medicinal values. The twigs can be used as tooth brushes. Traditionally, the tea made from its leaves is used to treat malaria, peptic ulcers and intestinal worms. The leaf juice is applied externally to ulcers, wounds, boils and eczema. Neem oil can be used as a birth control method. Neem is commonly used in shampoos for treating dandruff. Most importantly, the neem tree is a potent insect repellent.
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| Location on campus |
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