Aglaia oligophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 507 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524248
Common Names
- Aglaia oligophylla
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Chinese Perfume Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aglaia anonoides Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia bordenii Merr. [unknown]
- Aglaia euphorioides Pierre [unknown]
- Aglaia fusca King [unknown]
- Aglaia glaucescens King [unknown]
- Aglaia oligantha C.DC. [unknown]
- Aglaia pedicellaris C.DC. [unknown]
- Aglaia quocensis Pierre [unknown]
- Aglaia ridleyi P.T.Li & X.M.Chen [unknown]
- Aphanamixis reticulosa Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Aglaia oligophylla (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant and Chinese Rice Paper Plant, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It prefers to grow in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaia oligophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia oligophylla 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 oligophylla 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 oligophylla
Aglaia oligophylla is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Aglaia oligophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia oligophylla?
Aglaia oligophylla
What are the common names of Aglaia oligophylla?
Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia oligophylla?
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-2626470: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.