The Mahua plant is a deciduous tree it has many edible, medicinal, and non-food applications. This plant is categorized under tree crop, outdoor, fruit & flowering plant. COMMON NAME: Mahua Tree SCIENTIFIC NAME: Madhuca longifolia FAMILY: Sapotaceae SOIL: Prefers sandy soils ORIGIN: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar PLANT HEIGHT: 5 to 8 inches. https://www.santhionlineplants.com/product/mahua-tree-iluppai-maram/