Neem tree
Neem is a tree with many uses. It is often used as medicine. Neem extracts are used as botanical pesticides and neem leaves are used as insect repellents. The tender shoots and flowers of the neem tree can be eaten as a vegetable. Neem oil is used to make shampoos, soap, or other products.
Names
Scientific
Azadirachta indica
English
Indian lilac
Neem
Sacred tree
Dutch
Neem
Spanish
Margosa
Nim
French
Margousier
Neem
German
Neem
Niem
Niembaum
Italian
Neem
Nīm
Other
Nim
Nimm
Taxonomy
Order
Sapindales
Family
Meliaceae
Genus
Azadirachta
Species
Azadirachta indica (Neem)
Crop categories
Arid crops
Botanical pesticides
Industrial crops
Leaf vegetables
Medicinal plants
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Vegetable oils
Vegetables
Pictures
Azadirachtin is a product of the Neem tree