Tree

Neem

Azadirachta indica

"নিম (Neem)"

Quick Facts

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Tree

Family

Meliaceae

Growing Area

Throughout Bangladesh in villages, roadsides, fields and homesteads; extremely common in dry north-western districts including Rajshahi, Dinajpur and Pabna

Habitat

Roadsides, village commons, homestead boundaries, degraded land; highly drought-tolerant

Propagation

Seeds or root suckers

Planting Time

June–August (monsoon)

Use Value

Traditional medicine powerhouse — leaves, bark, seeds and oil used for skin diseases, fever, dental hygiene (neem twigs as toothbrush), fungal infections and insect repellent. Seeds yield neem oil (biopesticide). Timber used for furniture.

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About

Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, margosa, nimtree or Indian lilac, is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae. It is one of the two species in the genus Azadirachta. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and to parts of Southeast Asia, but is naturalized and grown around the world in tropical and subtropical areas. Its fruits and seeds are the source of neem oil. Nim is a Hindustani noun derived from Sanskrit nimba (निंब).

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