Ans. Multipurpose trees are those tree which on plantation fulfills a number of purposes, like shade, providing, soil improvement, provide wood, fruit, and food, etc. In other words, multipurpose trees serve a wide variety of functions and services for human needs.

Neem (Azardicta, indica) is known for its medicinal properties. Its fruit, leaves, wood, and oil extracted from wood is used in most of the ayurvedic medicines. Its wood is pest-resistant due to chemical azardiction. Another most important tree is the coconut palm.

Its botanical name is Cocos Nucifera and belongs to the family-Palmae, it serves a variety of functions. As we get oil, wood, and food fiber, from this plant. This plant has fiber, medicinal, and commercial importance.

Some other multipurpose trees are Moringa oleifera and Gliricidia sepium, which is widely used for fences in central America and provide firewood fooder and fix atmospheric N While M.oleifera is commonly used for animal forage and shade, its leaves are edible.