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Maha Nimba

Local Name	:	Maha Nimba
Botanical Name	:	Melia azedarach L.
Common Name	:	Chinaberry
Family	:	Meliaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely distributed throughout Odisha. Native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It is also found in China, Japan, the Indian subcontinent, and large parts of northern and eastern Australia.
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a deciduous tree with compound leaves and fragrant purple flowers. It produces yellow drupes and is known for its fast growth and ornamental use.

Descriptions

It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 15-20 meters in height. Leaves are alternate, compound, and pinnate, typically composed of 6-24 leaflets. Each leaflet is lanceolate to elliptical in shape, with serrated margins. Flowers are small, fragrant, and clustered in terminal panicles. Each flower has five petals and ranges in color from white to pale purple. Fruits are round, fleshy drupes

Flowering & Fruiting Period

March-July

Use(s)

The seed oil is used to treat sores and ulcers.