Azadirachta indica
(Meliaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>The <i>Azadirachta indica</i> tree, known for its drought resistance and adaptability to various types of soil, has been successfully introduced and established in tropical and subtropical regions. Its well-developed root system enables it to thrive in arid conditions and effectively extract nutrients from lower soil levels, making it ideal for stabilizing sand dunes. However, despite its survival prowess, the tree has been categorized as a weed in Africa, where it was originally planted for shade. The species cannot thrive in waterlogged areas, which is why the high precipitation in Malaysia acts as a natural barrier against its invasiveness. Propagation of the tree is done through seeds, with fresh mature seeds germinating within a week and showing a high survival rate. Seedlings should be transplanted into pots once they reach a height of about 5 cm.</p>
Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae) Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)