Scientific Name :
Madhuca longifolia (J.Koenig ex L.) J.F.Macbr.
Synonym :
Bassia longifolia J.Koenig ex L.
Vidoricum longifolium (J.Koenig ex L.) Kuntze
Common Name : Indian butter tree, Mahua, Moha
Plant Family : Sapotaceae
Habit : Tree
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : March to May
Flower Colour : White
Description : Height: 10 to 20 m
Stem: Dark, spreading branches, bark thick, dome shapped appearance at the top
Leaves: Oblong, elliptical, coriaceous, leaves crowded at the apex
Flowers: Calyx brown, pubescent, corolla creamish, fleshy, fragrant, stamens many, 3 styles and green in colour, corolla falls off when matured and is edible
Inflorescence: Umbel
Fruits: Berry, 5 cm, fleshy, green, orange at maturity
Native/ Exotic : N
Locality : JM, CH
Distribution Range : Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
Uses : Used in treating cough, cold and diabeties
Oil can be extracted from seeds
