Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramotricha
ID:
524973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pannell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 16: 115 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524305



Common Names

  • Aglaia ramotricha
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Description

Aglaia ramotricha (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant, and Chinese Rice Paddy Perfume Plant, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a small tree or shrub that grows to a height of 5-7 m. It has yellowish-green flowers with a pleasant scent and dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia ramotricha is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia ramotricha is yellow and fragrant, and the seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are ovate and pointed at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia ramotricha 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 ramotricha

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

Aglaia ramotricha FAQ

What is the common name of Aglaia ramotricha?

Fragrant Mangrove

What is the scientific name of Aglaia ramotricha?

Aglaia ramotricha

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia ramotricha?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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,

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