Melia dubia – Malabar Neem
Overview
Melia dubia, commonly known as Malabar Neem or Malai Vembu, is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height.
It has a dark brown, rough, and warty bark that peels in long, broad rectangular strips. Young shoots and inflorescences are covered in a soft velvet-like texture.
The species is valued for its timber, shade, and agroforestry benefits.
Benefits
- Fast-growing tree suitable for timber production.
- Useful in agroforestry and as a windbreak.
- Low maintenance and adaptable to varied soil types.
Seed Specifications
| Common Name | Malai Vembu |
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| Flowering Season | January – March |
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| Fruiting Season | October – January |
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| No. of Seeds per Kg | 300 |
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| Germination Capacity | 20% |
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| Initial Germination Time | 15 days |
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| Time for Germination Capacity | 45 days |
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| Germinative Energy | 20% |
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| Plant Percentage | 15% |
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| Purity | 100% |
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| Moisture Content | 12% |
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| Seedlings per Kg | 300 |
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Pretreatment Recommendations
- Soak seeds in cow dung slurry for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination rates.
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