What is another word for meliaceae?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛlɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
The word Meliaceae is used to refer to a plant family that includes trees and shrubs, most of which are native to tropical and subtropical regions. Some common synonyms for Meliaceae include the mahogany family, the neem family, and the chinaberry family. The mahogany family is named after the popular and valuable hardwood tree with reddish-brown wood. The neem family refers to the tree that has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. The chinaberry family is named after the fast-growing tree with yellow-green flowers that are native to China and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
