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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
Other Species of Same Genera:
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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