Primary Specimen
BOTANICAL RECORD #0065

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Mahua Tree, Butter Tree
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to South Asia (including Sri Lanka in cultivation). Not endemic
Durability Rating
Medium – Class 3
Preservation
Not threatened

Architectural Application

Suitable for light structural work, rural construction, and furniture
Seeds yield oil used in biofuel, soap, and traditional products
Useful in dry-zone landscaping and agroforestry systems
Provides shade and soil enrichment, supporting sustainable land use

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