Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burckiana
ID:
233377

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 172 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232708



Common Names

  • Madhuca burckiana
  • Burckiana Mahua
  • Burck's Mahua


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Synonyms

  • Illipe burckiana Koord. [unknown]
  • Illipe schlechteri K.Krause [unknown]
  • Isonandra burckiana (Koord.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Madhuca fusicarpa Merr. [unknown]
  • Payena fusicarpa Elmer [unknown]
  • Bassia cagayanensis Merr. [unknown]

Description

Madhuca burckiana (also called 'Butter Tree', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall. The leaves are up to 30 cm long and the flowers are white. The fruits are yellow and contain a yellowish-white pulp.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca burckiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca burckiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca burckiana is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can reach up to 10 m in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Madhuca burckiana

Madhuca burckiana can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Madhuca burckiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca burckiana?

Madhuca burckiana

What are the common names of Madhuca burckiana?

Burck's Madhuca, Burck's Madhuca Palm

Where is Madhuca burckiana native to?

India

Species in the Madhuca genus

Madhuca alpina, Madhuca aristulata, Madhuca aspera, Madhuca barbata, Madhuca bejaudii, Madhuca betis, Madhuca boerlageana, Madhuca borneensis, Madhuca bourdillonii, Madhuca brochidodroma, Madhuca burckiana, Madhuca butyrospermoides, Madhuca calcicola, Madhuca cheongiana, Madhuca chai-ananii, Madhuca chiangmaiensis, Madhuca clavata, Madhuca cochinchinensis, Madhuca coriacea, Madhuca costulata, Madhuca crassipes, Madhuca cuneata, Madhuca cuprea, Madhuca curtisii, Madhuca daemonica, Madhuca decipiens, Madhuca diplostemon, Madhuca dongnaiensis, Madhuca dubardii, Madhuca elliptica, Madhuca elmeri, Madhuca endertii, Madhuca engkikiana, Madhuca erythrophylla, Madhuca esculenta, Madhuca firma, Madhuca floribunda, Madhuca fulva, Madhuca fusca, Madhuca glabrescens, Madhuca hainanensis, Madhuca heynei, Madhuca hirtiflora, Madhuca insignis, Madhuca kingiana, Madhuca klackenbergii, Madhuca kompongsonensis, Madhuca korthalsii, Madhuca krabiensis, Madhuca kuchingensis,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References