Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
233467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Alston

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 179 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232798



Common Names

  • Madhuca microphylla
  • Microphylla Madhuca
  • Microphylla' Madhuca


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Synonyms

  • Bassia microphylla Hook. [unknown]
  • Bassia parvifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Vidoricum microphyllum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dasyaulus microphyllus Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Madhuca microphylla (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 microphylla 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 microphylla has yellow flowers with a white center, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca microphylla is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Madhuca microphylla

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

Madhuca microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca microphylla?

Madhuca microphylla

What is the common name of Madhuca microphylla?

Small-Leaf Mahua

What is the natural habitat of Madhuca microphylla?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-117262: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.