Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipulacea
ID:
233523

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 378 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232854

Common Names

  • Madhuca
  • Butter Tree
  • Mahua

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Madhuca stipulacea 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 stipulacea 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 stipulacea

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

Madhuca stipulacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca stipulacea?

Madhuca stipulacea

What is the common name of Madhuca stipulacea?

Stipulate mahua

What is the native range of Madhuca stipulacea?

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-117313: Based on the initial data import
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.