Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Sapindales Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Meliaceae
Genus
Melia L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Melia azedarach L., Sp. Pl. 384 (1753)
Vernacular Name(s):
Bead tree; Chinaberry; Indian bead tree; Persian lilac; Umbrella tree; White cedar
 Biostatus
Exotic
 Bibliography
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Heenan, P.B.; Breitwieser, I.; Glenny, D.S.; de Lange, P.J.; Brownsey, P.J. 1998: Checklist of dicotyledons and pteridophytes naturalised or casual in New Zealand: additional records 1994-1996. New Zealand Journal of Botany 36(2): 155–162.
Linnaeus, C. 1753: Species Plantarum. Impensis Laurentii Salvii, Stockholm.
Stewart, J. 1971: Plants in New Zealand Poisonous to Man. New Zealand Department of Health, Wellington.
Wilcox, M.; Bradshaw, C.; Cameron, E. 2004: Woody plants of the Auckland Domain. Auckland Botanical Society Journal 59(1): 44–56.