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| Melia azedarach | |
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| Genus: | Melia |
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| Melia azedarach L.[1]
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Antelaea Gaertn. | |
Melia is a genus of flowering trees in the mahogany family, Meliaceae.[3] The name is derived from μηλια, the Greek word Theophrastus (c. 371 – c. 287 BC) used for Fraxinus ornus, which has similar leaves.[4]
Selected species[edit]
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Formerly placed here[edit]
- Azadirachta excelsa (Jack) M.Jacobs (as M. excelsa Jack)
- Azadirachta indica A.Juss. (as M. azadirachta L.)
- Cipadessa baccifera (Roth) Miq. (as M. baccifera Roth)
- Dysoxylum parasiticum (Osbeck) Kosterm. (as M. parasitica Osbeck)
- Sandoricum koetjape (Burm.f.) Merr. (as M. koetjape Burm.f.)[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Species Plantarum 1: 384-385. 1753. "Name - Melia L." Tropicos. Saint Louis, Missouri: Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
Type Specimen: Melia azedarach
- ^ "Genus: Melia L." Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 1996-09-17. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ a b Elizabeth McClintock, Jepson Herbarium (1993). "Jepson Manuel treatment for MELIA". Jepson Flora Project. Berkeley, California: Regents of the University of California. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
- ^ Quattrocchi, Umberto (2000). CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names. Vol. 3 M-Q. CRC Press. p. 1650. ISBN 978-0-8493-2677-6.
- ^ "Query Results for Genus Melia". IPNI. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
- ^ "Melia". Flora of China. eFloras. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
- ^ Invasive Plants Found in Asia
- ^ "GRIN Species Records of Melia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
External links[edit]
Media related to Melia at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Melia at Wikispecies
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Use for Restoration[edit]
Melia toosendan is characteristic of secondary growth in evergreen forests and mixed forests, at elevations of 700 to 1450 meters. M. toosendan is an excellent framework species. Firstly, it is the fastest growing species tested at FORRU CMU and achieves high survival rates. Additionally, they develop very broad crowns, which contribute substantially to forest canopy cover and suppress weed growth. Flowering occurs from the 4th year after planting and fruiting from the 5th, which attracts barking deer. This species is also very attractive to birds, with 24 species recorded as regular visitors, including 5 bulbul species, which are important seed dispersers. Its fragrant flowers attract many insects, as well. Furthermore, M. toosendan is very resilient after burning. Although the saplings are very delicate and require extreme care during transport, M. toosendan grows well with minimal aftercare. However, it is particularly responsive to cardboard mulching. Excellent results have been achieved with direct seeding.
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| General | |
| habitat(s) | secondary growth in evergreen forests and mixed forest |
| framework species? | yes |
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| Nursery | |
| special seed treatment | shade, no mulch |
| dormancy time (mo) | 15 days |
| germination after 1yr | 70% |
| height at one year (cm) | 80.36cm |
| minimum time in nursery (mo) | 175 days |
| Post-nursery | |
| two year survival | 50-100% |
| sapling casts shade | broad crowns |
| age of first fruit in sun (yr) | 5 years |