Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
233441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 3: 276 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232772



Common Names

  • Madhuca lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Madhuca
  • Lanceolata' Madhuca


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Synonyms

  • Payena lanceolata Merr. [unknown]

Description

Madhuca lanceolata (also called Mahua, Mahwa, or Iluppai, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows up to 15 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It is found in dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and semi-evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca lanceolata is used in traditional medicine, as a food source, and for its timber. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca lanceolata flower is a white or greenish-white, fragrant, and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca lanceolata is a species of flowering tree native to India. It is a medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10-15 m. It prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of rainfall. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix, and the cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Madhuca lanceolata

Madhuca lanceolata is native to India and can be found in tropical evergreen forests.

Madhuca lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca lanceolata?

Madhuca lanceolata

What is the common name of Madhuca lanceolata?

Lanceolate Butter Tree

What is the natural habitat of Madhuca lanceolata?

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,

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