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Melia azedarach
Chinaberry, Pride of India, Cape Lilac
| Species Name | Melia azedarach |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Chinaberry, Pride of India, Cape Lilac |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Melia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Medium-sized deciduous tree 20-45 m tall. Leaves 20-40 cm long, bipinnate or occasionally tripinnate. Leaflets 3-11 on each side of the rachis, margins serrated. Flowers showy, 1 cm long, lilac, in axillary branched clusters. Fruits c. 1-2 cm across, ovoid to globose, yellowish brown.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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3. Full Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Indochina, South China, southern Japan, and Irian Jaya
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Deciduous lowland forests
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 450 m
6. Landscape Type
Small Urban Green Spaces
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Blue-green Corridors (0)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Least Concern
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
Yes
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Inferred from habitat association. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
- None were observed in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion. In general, it is very well established in Penang but does not do well in Desaru, a coastal town in Johor.
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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- Specimens in Penang exhibited high heat tolerance.
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
- None were observed in inundated areas.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- It has a high drought tolerance. [1]
24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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- Highly resistant to pests and disease. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- It is an important tree for locals, as it has a range of medicinal uses and provides timber and various commodities. It also acts as an insecticide and insect repellent. [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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