Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucophylla
ID:
524844

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 66 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524176



Common Names

  • White-Leaved Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Fragrant Rice Flower


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Synonyms

  • Aglaia agusanensis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia elmeri Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia heteroclita King [unknown]
  • Aglaia insignis O.Schwartz [unknown]
  • Aglaia kunstleri King [unknown]
  • Aglaia mirandae Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia pallida Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia simplex Merr. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia leucophylla (also called White-leaved 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 leucophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aglaia leucophylla are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with white, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia leucophylla 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 leucophylla

Aglaia leucophylla is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical forests.

Aglaia leucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia leucophylla?

Aglaia leucophylla

What are the common names of Aglaia leucophylla?

Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia leucophylla?

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