Aglaia luzoniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Rolfe
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 105 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524184
Common Names
- Luzon Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Fragrant Rice Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aglaia brevipetiolata Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia monophylla Perkins [unknown]
- Aglaia rizalensis Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia unifoliolata Koord. [unknown]
- Beddomea luzoniensis S.Vidal [unknown]
Description
Aglaia luzoniensis (also called Luzon 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 luzoniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aglaia luzoniensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia luzoniensis 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 luzoniensis
Aglaia luzoniensis is native to the Philippines. It can be found in tropical forests.
Aglaia luzoniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia luzoniensis?
Aglaia luzoniensis
What are the common names of Aglaia luzoniensis?
Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia luzoniensis?
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-2626409: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.