Illupai PRODUCT NAME
Madhuca indica J.Gmelin = Bassia latifolia Roxb.Cor. Madhuca longifolia (Koen.) Macbr. Var latifolia SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Illupai |
| Local Name: | Illupai (Irula) + Kurumba);Tamil- Kaatuillupai; Hindi-Mahua. |
| Family: | Sapotaceae |
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| Product Description: | A medium sized semi-evergreen tree with latex Flower: Solitary or clustered, axillary, cream Fruit: An o void berry. Seeds two ellipsoid Flowers sweet smelling. Miscellaneous: Popular spirit distilled from flowers. In Central and East India |
| NTFP Classification: | Feed, fodder and fuelwood |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | India |
| Description: | Hill slopes upto 900m though less in plains and scrub jungles. |
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| Management Practices: | Elephants eat fruits |
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| Partners: | Keystone Foundation |
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