Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
465382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Vink

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Tree Fl. Sabah & Sarawak 4: 351 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464714



Common Names

  • Madhuca engleri
  • Engler's Mahua
  • Engler's Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Madhuca beccarii H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Payena beccarii Engl. [unknown]
  • Payena engleri Merr. [unknown]

Description

Madhuca engleri (also called 'Engler's Mahua', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including evergreen forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca engleri is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: white, small, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca engleri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Madhuca engleri

Madhuca engleri is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is typically found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Madhuca engleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca engleri?

Madhuca engleri

What type of plant is Madhuca engleri?

A shrub

Where is Madhuca engleri found?

It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252896: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.