Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rimosa
ID:
524983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 212 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524315



Common Names

  • Aglaia rimosa
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aglaia batjanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia bulusanensis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia denticulata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Aglaia diffusiflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia elliptifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia goebeliana Warb. [unknown]
  • Aglaia hexandra Turcz. [unknown]
  • Aglaia lanceolata Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia llanosiana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia loheri Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia macrobotrys Turcz. [unknown]
  • Aglaia reticulata Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia subviridis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Portesia rimosa Blanco [unknown]

Description

Aglaia rimosa (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 white flowers with a pleasant scent and dark green, glossy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia rimosa 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 rimosa is white 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 rimosa 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 rimosa

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

Aglaia rimosa FAQ

What is the common name of Aglaia rimosa?

Fragrant Mangrove

What is the scientific name of Aglaia rimosa?

Aglaia rimosa

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia rimosa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626531: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.