Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Pannell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 16: 65 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524189
Common Names
- Large-Fruited Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Fragrant Rice Flower
Synonyms
- Aglaia pycnocarpa Miq. [unknown]
- Aglaia rubescens (Hiern) Pannell [unknown]
- Aglaia trimera Ridl. [unknown]
- Aglaia triplex Ridl. [unknown]
- Amoora rubescens Hiern [unknown]
- Amoora trichanthera Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
- Aphanamixis trichanthera Koord. [unknown]
- Epicharis macrocarpa Miq. [unknown]
- Aglaia rubescens (Hiern) T.D.Dai [unknown]
Description
Aglaia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited 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 macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia macrocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are large and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aglaia macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa
Aglaia macrocarpa is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical forests.
Aglaia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia macrocarpa?
Aglaia macrocarpa
What are the common names of Aglaia macrocarpa?
Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia macrocarpa?
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,