Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
233413

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 375 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232744



Common Names

  • Madhuca esculenta
  • Esculenta Madhuca
  • Esculenta' Madhuca


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Description

Madhuca esculenta (also called Edible Mahua, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading crown and can reach up to 40 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca esculenta is used as a medicinal plant in India and its oil is used in soaps, candles, and cosmetics. It is also used as a timber tree and its leaves are used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Madhuca esculenta is yellow, with a green center and a bell-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca esculenta is a species of flowering tree native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a medium of soil and sand.

Where to Find Madhuca esculenta

Madhuca esculenta can be found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Madhuca esculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca esculenta?

Madhuca esculenta

What is the common name of Madhuca esculenta?

Edible Butter Tree

What is the natural habitat of Madhuca esculenta?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-117213: Based on the initial data import
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.