Madhuca butyrospermoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
butyrospermoides
ID:
233379
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 23: 150 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232710
Common Names
- Madhuca butyrospermoides
- Butyrospermoides Mahua
- Butyrospermoides' Mahua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Madhuca butyrospermoides (also called 'Butter Tree', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. It is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall. The leaves are up to 30 cm long and the flowers are white. The fruits are yellow and contain a yellowish-white pulp.
Uses & Benefits
Madhuca butyrospermoides is used as a timber tree in India and its oil is used in soaps, candles, and cosmetics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Madhuca butyrospermoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Madhuca butyrospermoides is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can reach up to 10 m in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.
Where to Find Madhuca butyrospermoides
Madhuca butyrospermoides can be found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Madhuca butyrospermoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Madhuca butyrospermoides?
Madhuca butyrospermoides
What are the common names of Madhuca butyrospermoides?
Butter-scented Madhuca, Butter-scented Madhuca Palm
Where is Madhuca butyrospermoides native to?
India
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-117182: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.