South-Indian Mahua
Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia
Also known as Mahua Tree
Tree
About South-Indian Mahua
South-Indian Mahua (Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia) is a tree belonging to the Sapotaceae family (Sapodilla/Chicle family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, cymose axillary flower clusters, berry fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia
- Genus
- Madhuca
- Family
- SAPOTACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, tropical Himalaya
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Mahua महुआ
- Bengali
- Maul
- Tamil
- Kat-illipi
- Kannada
- ಇಪ್ಪೆ Ippe, ಹುನಗೆ Hunage
- Malayalam
- Illupa
- Marathi
- Mohwa
Botanical family
Sapotaceae
Sapodilla/Chicle family
South-Indian Mahua belongs to the Sapotaceae family.
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