Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
primoplagensis
ID:
233500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vink

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 195 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232831



Common Names

  • Madhuca
  • Butter Tree
  • Mahua


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Description

Madhuca primoplagensis (also called Indian Butter Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests, tropical moist deciduous forests, and tropical dry evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca primoplagensis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca primoplagensis has yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca primoplagensis is a tropical tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Madhuca primoplagensis

Madhuca primoplagensis can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Madhuca primoplagensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca primoplagensis?

Madhuca primoplagensis

Where is Madhuca primoplagensis native to?

India

What is the common name of Madhuca primoplagensis?

Indian Mahua

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-117293: Based on the initial data import
Willem Vink (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vink' in the authors string.