Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufinervis
ID:
525000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Bentv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 11: 19 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524332



Common Names

  • Aglaia Rufinervis
  • Chinese Perfume Plant
  • Chinese Rice Flower


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Synonyms

  • Lansium montanum Steud. [unknown]
  • Trichilia rufinervis Blume [unknown]
  • Aglaia borneensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia montana C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia trichostemon C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia winckelii Adelb. [unknown]
  • Milnea montana Jack [unknown]
  • Selbya montana M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia rufinervis (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 rufinervis 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 rufinervis 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 rufinervis 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 rufinervis

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

Aglaia rufinervis FAQ

What is the common name of Aglaia rufinervis?

Fragrant Mangrove

What is the scientific name of Aglaia rufinervis?

Aglaia rufinervis

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia rufinervis?

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-2626547: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
P.A.J. Bentvelzen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bentv.' in the authors string.