- Melia dubia originates from the Meliaceae family and is an indigenous species of tree to India, South East Asia and Australia, where it has been cultivated as a source of firewood.
- Melia dubia is also called as a Maha neem or Forest neem. Which is fastest growing tree species, with in 6-7 years the plantation is ready to harvest.
- The wood is having good demand from ply wood industries.
- Melia Dubia is the fastest growing tree and the wood from this tree is used in Plywood Industry.
- It is commonly found in the hills at elevations ranging from 600 – 1800m.
- It is occasionally planted for ornament and makes a handsome avenue tree and a shade tree in plantations.
- It grows rapidly and is used for afforestation purposes.
- It can be raised either by direct sowing or planting in nursery for raising seedlings or stumps.
- It is known to yield useful timber.
- Melia Dubia grows on a variety of soils; however, it grows well in deep, fertile and sandy loam soils.
- In the indigenous system of medicine, the leaves of Melia azedarach Linn. (Family - Meliaceae) are reported to be useful in the treatment of urinary stones.
- Melia dubia has the unique feature of growing to 40 feet within two years from planting and can be mechanically pruned and harvested.
- The various parts of Melia dubia (Meliaceae) plant was observed to be used by the local tribes of Nilgiris for various infections.
- Literature reveals that fruits of Melia dubia is considered to be important in colic and skin diseases and also as anthelmintic.
- Leaves and seeds of this plant were reported to possess two tetranotriterpenoids, compositin and compositolide.
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