[1] It is a fast-growing tree that grows to approximately 20 meters in height, possesses evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage, and belongs to the family Sapotaceae.

The fat (solid at ambient temperature) is used for the care of the skin, to manufacture soap or detergents, and as a vegetable butter.

The saying "aalai illaa oorukku iluppaip poo charkkarai" indicates when there is no cane sugar available, the flower of M. longifolia can be used, as it is very sweet.

[8] The alkaloids in the press cake of mahura seeds is reportedly used in killing fishes in aquaculture ponds in some parts of India.

The cake serves to fertilise the pond, which can be drained, sun dried, refilled with water and restocked with fish fingerlings.

[citation needed] Mahura flowers are also used to manufacture jam, which is made by tribal co-operatives in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.

Wine prepared from Madhūka flowers (Madhuca longifolia) finds mention in several Hindu, Jain and Buddhist literature works.

[18] Trifed, a website of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India reports: "mahura oil has emollient properties and is used in skin disease, rheumatism and headache.