Aglaia leptantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 51 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524172
Common Names
- Aglaia leptantha
- Slender-flowered Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
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- Aglaia annamensis Pellegr. [unknown]
- Aglaia gamopetala Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia glabriflora Hiern [unknown]
- Aglaia glabrifolia Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia laevigata Merr. [unknown]
Description
Aglaia leptantha (also called Leptantha Aglaia, among many other common names) is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaia leptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia leptantha has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Aglaia leptantha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Aglaia leptantha
Aglaia leptantha is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical forests.
Aglaia leptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia leptantha?
Aglaia leptantha
What are the common names of Aglaia leptantha?
Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia leptantha?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, Japan, and Vietnam.
Species in the Aglaia genus
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626398: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.