Which plant does Neem refer to?
In this catalogue, Neem maps to Azadirachta indica. The recorded Hindi names are: नीम Neem, Balnimb, nimba,नीम nim.
Local names and spellings vary between communities, and a name can be shared by different species. Compare the plant’s leaves, flowers and full profile to confirm a match.
- Botanical name
- Azadirachta indica
- Family
- MELIACEAE
- Growth form
- Tree
- Recorded flowering
- March-September
Where to look
Dry deciduous forests, gardens, roadsides. Flowering ranges are species-level records; timing varies with local weather, altitude and cultivation.
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Name sources
Names, habitat and flowering notes are drawn from the SASYA botanical catalogue.