Azadirachta indica A. Juss.

       

        Scientific Name: Azadirachta indica A. Juss.

Family: Meliaceae

Synonym: Azadirachta indica subsp. vartakii Kothari, Londhe & N.P.Singh 

Vernacular name: Ariyaveppu,Ayurveppu,Kaippanveppu,Nimbam,Vembu,Veppu Habit: Tree

Habitat: Dry deciduous forests, also widely planted

Distribution: Indo-Malesia

Flowering and fruiting: March-April.

 

Key identification features: These evergreen trees grow up to 20 m tall and have greyish- brown bark with vertical striations. Their imparipinnate leaves are arranged alternately, featuring 7-15 leaflets that are lanceolate or falcate in shape. The flowers are white, bisexual, and form in axillary panicles. The fruit is a greenish-yellow drupe

 

Tribal Consumers: Adiya

 Uses: Azadirachta indica is a versatile plant renowned for its medicinal and agricultural uses. Its leaves, bark, and seeds contain compounds that exhibit antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, making them effective in treating skin conditions, infections, and dental issues.