Azadirachta indica A. Juss.
Neem Indian Lilac Margosa tree
Semi deciduous tree 16-30 m high bark is dark grey outside and reddish on the inside, deeply fissured and flaking in old trees leaves compound, leaflet lanceolate, slightly curved like sickle, young leaves red Flowers white or pale yellow fruit oval or oblong shaped 1-2 cm long
Ph: 5-70 range
Soil: fertile Loamy soils
Azadirachta indica is a shade providing tree where its extracts have insecticidal, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects. Oil from the seed is used to make a wide variety of products such as soap, toothpaste, lotions and insecticides. Timber & Products ( The wood is hard and termite resistant, good for construction such as making carts, furniture, plywood and blockboard. In West Africa, the wood is used as firewood and fuel.
Melia indica (AJuss) Brandis
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