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Neem botany

The Neem

The Neem tree or Margosa in India

Classification	Characteristic
Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Magnoliophyta
Class	Magnoliopsida
Subclass	Rosidae
Order	Sapindales
Gender	Azadirachta
Etymology	Acacia of Egypt, Rosary tree, Indian Lilac, Neem tree, Margosa tree, Persian Lilac, or China berry.
Active components	Oleic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, myristic acid.
Size	30 meters
Origin	Hot countries
Habitat	Hot countries
Bark	Brown, purple, vertically cracked
Deciduous foliage	Doubly pinnate leaves, pointed leaflets, slightly serrated
Flowers	Purple, in clusters, fragrant
Fruit	Small yellow fruit resembling a small apricot

About Neem

In Brazil, all fruit and vegetable producers, as well as agricultural product distributors, are familiar with Neem, a commonly used product since 2001, especially for animals and agriculture.

The Organic Alternative

Azadirachtin-A, naturally present in Neem, effectively fights against a large number of pests. Over the last 25 years, entomologists have isolated more than 400 different species…

Did You Know ?

At maturity, the Neem tree can produce up to 50kg of fruit, which is equivalent to 30kg of seeds; these seeds are the main source of insecticidal compounds, including azadirachtin. However, the quantity of azadirachtin in the seeds varies considerably depending on climatic conditions, soil conditions, and the tree’s genotype (Ermel 1986; Singh 1986).