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Melia Linn., Sp. P1. 384. 1753. Gen. Pl. ed. 5: 182.1754; Hiern in Hook. f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 2:543.1875; Boiss., Fl. Or. 1: 954. 1867; T. Cooke, Fl. Bomb. Pres. 2:205. 1902; Brandis, Ind. Trees, 140.1911; Kashyap, Fl. Lahore, 62.1936; Coode & J. Cullen in Davis, Fl. Turk. 2:520. 1967; Tutin in Tutin et al, Fl. Eur. 2: 231. 1968.
Azedarach Adans.
Deciduous trees. Leaves 2-(3)-pinnate; leaflets serrate. Flowers small in axillary panicles. Calyx 5-6-lobed. Petals 5-6, free. Stamens 10-12, monadelphous. Disc annular. Ovary 3-6-locular; stigma capitate. Fruit a drupe.
A genus of about 15 species, with a wide distribution, specially in the warmer parts of Asia and Australia. Represented in W. Pakistan by 1 species only.
Lower Taxon
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