Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
524874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pannell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 16: 88 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524206



Common Names

  • Southern Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Fragrant Rice Flower


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Synonyms

  • Amoora ferruginea C.T.White [unknown]

Description

Aglaia meridionalis (also called Southern 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 meridionalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia meridionalis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia meridionalis 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 meridionalis

Aglaia meridionalis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Aglaia meridionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia meridionalis?

Aglaia meridionalis

What are the common names of Aglaia meridionalis?

Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia meridionalis?

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,