Taxonomic Classification of Neem
Domain |
Eukaryota |
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Kingdom |
Plantae |
Phylum |
Spermatophyta |
Subphylum |
Angiospermae |
Class |
Dicotyledonae |
Order |
Rutales |
Suborder |
Rutinae |
Family |
Meliaceae |
Subfamily |
Melioideae |
Genus |
Azadirachta |
Species |
Azadirachta indica |
Scientific Name of Neem Tree
Scientific name of Neem is Azadirachta indica. The scientific name of neem Azadirachta indica is derived from the Persian word “azad” meaning “free”, “dirkht” meaning “tree”, “indica” meaning hind meaning Indian origin which literally means:’ Freedom tree of India’. The term “Neem” originated from the Sanskrit word “Nimba” which means ‘bestower of good health’. These trees are also referred to as the Nimba tree, Indian lilac, miracle tree, and Margosa Tree.
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