Madhuca longifolia

Botanical name– Madhuca longifolia
Common Name -Mahua

Habit

• Deciduous tree
• Large
• Moderate growth
  
  

Specific Properties

• Drought resistant
• Preferred for soil regeneration and habitat restoration
  
  

Ecology

• Sloth bear, Elephants, Macaques, Deer, Giant squirrels, birds, bats feed on Mahua
• Large sized trees are preferred nesting sites for large birds like hornbill, owls etc
  
  

Uses

• Vital socio-economic role for tribal communities in form of food, fodder, fuel
• Plant is used for treatment of cough-cold, bronchitis, leprosy, skin diseases, bleeding gums, diarrhoea, weakness of nerves, stomach ulcers, diabetics, rheumatic problems etc
• Flowers and fruits are eaten raw and cooked
• Leaves are edible and used as fodder, as cutlery
• Fat extracted from fruits used in Mowrah Butter, margarine, chocolate, soaps, candles
• flowers have 73% sugar are used to prepare country liquor by tribal communities
• Good timber
  
  

Propagation

• Seeds