Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sapindina
ID:
525008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 298 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524340



Common Names

  • Aglaia Sapindina
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aglaia brevipeduncula C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia clemensiae Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Aglaia ermischii Warb. [unknown]
  • Aglaia gibbsiae C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia gjellerupii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia hapalantha Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia hartmannii C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia miquelii Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia novoguineensis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia nudibacca C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia porulifera C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia rechingerae C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia roemeri C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia rudolfi Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia schlechteri Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Aglaiopsis glaucescens Miq. [unknown]
  • Hearnia glaucescens C.DC. [unknown]
  • Hearnia macrophylla C.DC. [unknown]
  • Hearnia sapindina F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia sapindina (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 sapindina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia sapindina 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 sapindina is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Aglaia sapindina

Aglaia sapindina is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It can be found in tropical forests.

Aglaia sapindina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia sapindina?

Aglaia sapindina

What is the common name of Aglaia sapindina?

Sapindine Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia sapindina?

Tropical rainforests of 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