Madhuka indica & Madhuka longifolia

[Alka Vaidya]

Hi,

    Madhuka indica leaves have short petiole and Madhuka logifolia has long.

 Alka Vaidya 

[J.M. Garg]

Lovely pics., Alka ji.

Sh. Pradip Krishen in his book Trees of Delhi calls Madhuca indica as syn. of Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (Mahua) (with oval leaves with pointy tip) & other one as Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia (Southern Mahua) (with mango like leaves). Here is one link with detailed information for all concerned:

http://www.herbalcureindia.com/herbs/madhuka-longifolia.htm

 

 Alka Vaidya 

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