Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
233514

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 64(Suppl.): 147 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232845

Common Names

  • Madhuca
  • Butter Tree
  • Mahua

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Synonyms

  • Kakosmanthus argenteus Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]
  • Madhuca sericea ridleyi (Gand.) Ng [unknown]
  • Payena ridleyi Gand. [unknown]
  • Payena sericea de Vriese [unknown]
  • Bassia argentea de Vriese ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Bassia sericea (Miq.) King ex S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Madhuca sericea (also called Silky Mahogany, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for medicinal purposes such as treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca sericea 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 sericea is a tropical tree that can grow up to 25 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 sericea

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

Madhuca sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca sericea?

Madhuca sericea

What is the common name of Madhuca sericea?

Silk mahua

What is the native range of Madhuca sericea?

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