Aglaia membranacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 260 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524203
Common Names
- Membranous Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Fragrant Rice Flower
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- Lansium membranaceum (Kosterm.) Mabb. [unknown]
Description
Aglaia membranacea (also called Membranous 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 membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia membranacea 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 membranacea 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 membranacea
Aglaia membranacea is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Aglaia membranacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia membranacea?
Aglaia membranacea
What are the common names of Aglaia membranacea?
Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia membranacea?
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
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:577190-1: Based on the initial data import