Descriptions

It is an Indian tropical tree. It is a fast-growing tree that grows to approx. 20 mtr. In ht. It is adaptable to arid environments, being a prominent tree in tropical mixed deciduous forests. Mahua trees grow on stony ground but do best on deep, loamy soils with good drainage where they can grow to 18m or even more.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

It is a medium to large-sized deciduous tree. Leaves are simple, alternate, entire, and oblong-elliptic to lanceolate in shape. Flowers are fragrant, and cream to yellowish-white in color. They are arranged in large, dense clusters. Fruits ar

Use(s)

Fruits are edible. The flowers are used to produce an alcoholic beverage. Seeds are used to extract oil for cooking.