Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engkikiana
ID:
233410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yii & P.Chai

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 53: 345 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232741

Common Names

  • Madhuca engkikiana
  • Engkikiana Madhuca
  • Engkikiana' Madhuca

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Description

Madhuca engkikiana (also called Engkik's Mahua, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading crown and can reach up to 40 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Madhuca engkikiana is used as a medicinal plant in India and its oil is used in soaps, candles, and cosmetics. It is also used as a timber tree and its leaves are used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Madhuca engkikiana is yellow, with a green center and a bell-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Madhuca engkikiana is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can reach up to 30 m in height. Its leaves are dark green and leathery, and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm and humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. They should be kept in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Madhuca engkikiana

Madhuca engkikiana can be found in Malaysia.

Madhuca engkikiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Madhuca engkikiana?

Madhuca engkikiana

What is the common name of Madhuca engkikiana?

Engkik's Butter Tree

What is the natural habitat of Madhuca engkikiana?

Tropical forests of the Philippines

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-117210: Based on the initial data import
P.C. Yii: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yii' in the authors string.
Paul P.K. Chai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Chai' in the authors string.