Aglaia malabarica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sasidh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 16: 369 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524195
Common Names
- Malabar Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Fragrant Rice Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaia malabarica (also called Malabar 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 malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia malabarica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia malabarica is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, though cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Aglaia malabarica
Aglaia malabarica is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Aglaia malabarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia malabarica?
Aglaia malabarica
What are the common names of Aglaia malabarica?
Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia malabarica?
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-2626419: Based on the initial data import
Nanu Sasidharan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sasidh.' in the authors string.