Butter tree

Species name: Madhuca longifolia(botanical name) இலுப்பை(Tamil name)

Type: Evergreen

Plant care:  Thrives in abundant sunlight, frequent watering regimen until the Mahua tree reaches a height of about 5-6 feet, can be grown in wide range of soils

Benefits: Has antidiabetics and anti-leprosy therapeutical properties, host tree  for tussar silk production