Azadirachta indica A.Juss
Evergreen trees ; grewish -browen , vertically striated or falcate . Leaves imparipinnate , alternate , exstipulate , lamina lanceolate . Flowers bisexual , white , in axillary panicles ; bractoles scaly ; sepals 5 , connate at base ; petals 5 , free , white , oblong -obrovate , pubescent , spreading , imbricate . Fruit a drupe , oblong - ovoid , greenish - yellow ; seed one , surrounded by a sweet pulp .
- Family: Meliaceae
- Habit: Tree
- Habitat: household gardens and road sides.
- Status : Least concern
Vernacular names
English - Indian Lilac
Hindi - Neem
Malayalam - Ariyaveppu
Tamil - Sengumaru
Kannada - Bevu/ Kirubevu
Medicinal Uses
* Commonly used in shampoos for treating dandruff .
* Leaves are used for treatment of diabetics.
* Oil extract from seed is used as insect and mite repellant , insecticide and fungicide.
* Exfoliates skin
* Uses in detoxification ( Internally and externally).
