Madhuca longifolia Seeds (South indian mahua)
Madhuca longifolia (South indian mahua, Mowra butter tree) is a medicinal tree species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for medicinal cultivation, agroforestry, and reforestation.
| Botanical Synonyms | Bassia latifolia, Illipe latifolia, Madhuca indica, Madhuca latifolia |
| Common Names | South indian mahua, Mowra butter tree |
| Plant Form | Medicinal Tree |
| Seed Collection | July - Aug. |
| Seed Longevity | 1-6 Month |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 450 |
| Germination Rate | 90% |
| Seed Treatment | Not required |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Madhuca longifolia Seeds (South indian mahua) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 499.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Freshness is everything for this species — sow as soon as possible after collection, since viability drops off within just a few months Use deep containers or direct-sow in the field; the long taproot doesn't like being disturbed by transplanting from shallow trays Frost-tender at the seedling stage — not ideal for very cool climates without protection
