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Type of plant:
Woody (Tree/Shrub) (5)
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Perennial (5)
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Native to India?:
Yes (4)
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Central Deccan Plateau (5) · East Coast (3) · Eastern Ghats (5) · Indo-Gangetic Plain (5) · Northeastern Himalayas (4) · Northwestern Himalayas (4) · Outlying Islands (4) · West Coast (3) · Western Ghats (5)
Medicinal value:
Yes (5)
Medicinal system where the use is described:
Ayurveda (4) · Folk Medicine (5) · Modern Medicine (1) · Unani (2)
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Is the plant used in food preparations?:
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Does the plant have religious significance?:
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Commercial value:
Agricultural use (1) · Cosmetic use (1) · Human consumption (2) · Medicinal use (5) · Ornamental use (2) · Other use (1) · Religious use (2) · Wood (2)

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 Common nameCommon hindi nameIntrodescription
Azadirachta indicaNeemनीम NeemNeem is a tropical and sub-tropical plant which is highly drought resistant. The plant has several medicinal and commercial applications and finds significance in Hinduism. Neem cultivation also has a role to play in agriculture and pest management.
Mangifera indicaMangoआम Am''Mangifera indica'' or Mango is a very popular fruit in India and all parts of the world. It is famous for its bright yellow color and exquisite taste. The most popular variety of Indian mango is the "Alphonso".It is a crop of great economic importance to India and is cultivated in many parts of the country.
Mimusops elengiSpanish cherry, Bullet woodबकुल Bakul, मौलसरी MaulsariThe tree is used in rest of the world for its hard wood. In India, it is also used to make garlands from its fragrant flowers. It finds use in many Ayurvedic products. especially those for oral health. Lord Krishna is said to have played his flute under ''Bakul'' trees attracting young women. The tree is said to flower when sprinkled with nectar from the mouths of beautiful women. (Source: Wikipedia, Flowers of India)
Murraya exoticaChinese box, Orange JasmineKamini कामिनीThis species is used sometimes as an ornamental plant in India and has a medicinal use. ''Murraya exotica'' is related to ''Murraya koenigii'' or Curry plant, which is used as a spice in Indian foods. ''M. exotica'' leaves, on the other hand, have a citrus flavor.
Rauvolfia serpentinaIndian snakeroot, Serpentine woodसर्पगंधा Sarpagandha''Rauvolfia serpentina'' or snakewood is a plant native to India. The genus is also called ''Rauwolfia'', but the name ''Rauvolfia'' is the one accepted by the Species 2000 project, an official international species nomenclature agency. ''Rauvolfia serpentina'' is a popular folk medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure. It also has tranquilizing properties and is used as an antipsychotic drug, for curing schizophrenia and against snakebites.

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