Neem
Scientific classification :- | |
Kingdom | Plantae |
Division | Magnoliophyta |
Order | Sapindales |
Family | Meliaceae |
Genus | Azadirachta |
Species | A. indica |
Binomial name :- Azadirachta indica
Synonyms :- Melia azadirachta L., Antelaea azadirachta (L.) Adelb.
Today neem is found to be most eco friendly tree highly useful for environmentally sound sustainable agriculture.
Neem Tree is popularly known as the kalpataru tree Neem tree is a source of unique natural products for integrated pest management. It is known as Nimba in India. The Sanskrit name of Neem is Arishtha meaning the reliever of the sickness Neem also holds medicinal value. Each part of neem is used in the medicines. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicines for more than 4000 years.
Many countries have been consistently growing the Neem tree against the global warming. Planting Neem tree in the house is a ensured passage to heaven. Neem gives out more oxygen than other trees.
Cultivation :
Neem tree can easily be grown in the dry, stony, shallow and clayey soils. It needs very little water and plenty of sunlight. It grows slowly during the first year of planting. It can be propagated through the seeds and cuttings. Young neem tree can not tolerate excess.