Aglaia rubiginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Pannell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 45: 455 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524326
Common Names
- Aglaia rubiginosa
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Chinese Perfume Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Aglaia ignea Valeton ex K.Heyne [unknown]
- Amoora rubiginosa Hiern [unknown]
- Aphanamixis rubiginosa Griff. ex C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Aglaia rubiginosa (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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia rubiginosa is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Aglaia rubiginosa
Aglaia rubiginosa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Aglaia rubiginosa FAQ
What is the common name of Aglaia rubiginosa?
Fragrant Mangrove
What is the scientific name of Aglaia rubiginosa?
Aglaia rubiginosa
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia rubiginosa?
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-2626541: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Caroline M. Pannell (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pannell' in the authors string.