Post by deepthoughts663 on Feb 14, 2016 6:46:26 GMT
Malabar Neem 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. The tree can be cultivated in all types of soil and requiring a low supply of water . Malabar Neem has the unique feature of growing to 40 feet within 2 years from planting and can be mechanically pruned and harvested as an energy crop.
Malabar neem is a specie belonging to the neem family. This tree is known for its fast growth. In recent times the farmers around Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Kerala.This plant is used in paper industry, upto 3 years of its life (on par with eucalyptus or subabul).But, from 5 years of age onwards, Malabar neem will be used in the plywood industry, and hence its value goes up substantially. Beyond 10 years, it is used as timber, further increasing its value
Other names : -Telugu- Konda Vepa, Tamil – Malai vembu, Malayalam – Malavembu ; Oriya – Batra. It is also called Melia Dubia.
The wood is used for packing cases, cigar boxes, ceiling planks, building purposes, agricultural implements, pencils, match box, making of boats, musical instruments, tea boxes and the most importantly in making plywood, as the wood is anti-termite by itself. It is a good fuel wood (High Calorific value)
Characteristics of Malabar Neem - A height of 20.feet in two years with a spreading crown and a cylindrical straight bole of 9 m length and 1.2 – 1.5 m girth. The bark is dark brown, exfoliating in thin, narrow strips with broad, shallow, longitudinal cracks. Leaves bi-pinnate or occasionally tri-pinnate. Leaflets ovate – Lanceolate to ovate round, entire or crenulate; flowers greenish white, fragrant, intense panicles; fruit an ovoid or ellipsoid drupe with 5 or less seeds.
source:: onfarming.com/articles/6987-malabar-neem-cultivation-and-information
Malabar neem is a specie belonging to the neem family. This tree is known for its fast growth. In recent times the farmers around Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Kerala.This plant is used in paper industry, upto 3 years of its life (on par with eucalyptus or subabul).But, from 5 years of age onwards, Malabar neem will be used in the plywood industry, and hence its value goes up substantially. Beyond 10 years, it is used as timber, further increasing its value
Other names : -Telugu- Konda Vepa, Tamil – Malai vembu, Malayalam – Malavembu ; Oriya – Batra. It is also called Melia Dubia.
The wood is used for packing cases, cigar boxes, ceiling planks, building purposes, agricultural implements, pencils, match box, making of boats, musical instruments, tea boxes and the most importantly in making plywood, as the wood is anti-termite by itself. It is a good fuel wood (High Calorific value)
Characteristics of Malabar Neem - A height of 20.feet in two years with a spreading crown and a cylindrical straight bole of 9 m length and 1.2 – 1.5 m girth. The bark is dark brown, exfoliating in thin, narrow strips with broad, shallow, longitudinal cracks. Leaves bi-pinnate or occasionally tri-pinnate. Leaflets ovate – Lanceolate to ovate round, entire or crenulate; flowers greenish white, fragrant, intense panicles; fruit an ovoid or ellipsoid drupe with 5 or less seeds.
source:: onfarming.com/articles/6987-malabar-neem-cultivation-and-information
