The neem tree, also known as the Indian lilac or marogs tree, has the scientific name Azadirachta Indica and belongs to the botanical family Meliaceae. The attractive color of this wood products gives neem wood furniture an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The wood, durable and resistant to insect attacks, has been used for everything from furniture to boat oars, from agricultural implements to drums and carved images. Like its relative mahogany, it takes on a good polish.