Madhuca spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
233521
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Blumea 10: 24 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232852
Common Names
- Madhuca
- Butter Tree
- Mahua
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Madhuca spectabilis (also called Spectacular Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 25 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter. It is found in tropical evergreen forests and in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Madhuca spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Madhuca spectabilis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Madhuca spectabilis is a tropical tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Madhuca spectabilis
Madhuca spectabilis can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Madhuca spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca spectabilis?
Madhuca spectabilis
What is the common name of Madhuca spectabilis?
Spectacular mahua
What is the native range of Madhuca spectabilis?
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-117311: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.