Ethnobotanical studies of Madhuca longifolia (L.) J.F. Macbr. from Western Odisha, India
Dr. Sunil Kumar Sen and Dr. Lalit Mohan Behera
Butter tree Madhuca longifolia (L.) J.F Macbr. Locally known as Mahul is a boon for the poor people of Western Odisha. It is a plant well known for its medicinal and economic value. It is widely used by the local people of Western Odisha (India) as food and medicine. It also serves as a source of income for tribals and other rural people in Western Odisha. The Mahul tree plays an important role in social and religious life of tribals and some other non-tribals. It occurs in forests, non-forest areas and suburbs of villages. The present paper seeks to provide Ethnobotanical, economic and food value as well as social and religious importance of this plant species.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Sen, Dr. Lalit Mohan Behera. Ethnobotanical studies of Madhuca longifolia (L.) J.F. Macbr. from Western Odisha, India. J Med Plants Stud 2024;12(3):15-17.