Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utilis
ID:
233532

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2: 1231 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232863



Common Names

  • Madhuca
  • Mahua
  • Butter Tree


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Synonyms

  • Isonandra utilis (Ridl.) Baehni [unknown]
  • Madhuca stenophylla H.J.Lam [unknown]
  • Payena utilis Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Madhuca utilis (also called Useful 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 utilis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca utilis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca utilis 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 utilis

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

Madhuca utilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca utilis?

Madhuca utilis

What is the common name of Madhuca utilis?

Utile mahua

What is the native range of Madhuca utilis?

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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