Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvestris
ID:
525022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Roem.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 310 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524354



Common Names

  • Aglaia Silvestris
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Lansium silvestre M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Lepidaglaia baillonii Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia acuminata Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia baillonii Pierre ex Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia cedreloides Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia cochinchensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia copelandii Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia forstenii Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia ganggo Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia mannii (King ex Brandis) S.S.Jain & R.C.Gaur [unknown]
  • Aglaia micropora Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia multiflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia obliqua C.T.White & W.D.Francis [unknown]
  • Aglaia pyramidata Hance [unknown]
  • Aglaia pyrrholepis Miq. [unknown]
  • Amoora ganggo Kurz [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum baillonii Pierre ex Laness. [unknown]
  • Epicharis baillonii Pierre [unknown]
  • Amoora mannii King ex Brandis [unknown]
  • Lepiaglaia pyramidata Pierre [unknown]
  • Lepiaglaia baillonii Pierre [unknown]
  • Lepidaglaia pyramidata Pierre [unknown]

Description

Aglaia silvestris (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant, and Chinese Rice Paddy Flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to southern China and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub with fragrant yellow-white flowers and a rounded canopy.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia silvestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and incense. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia silvestris 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 silvestris 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 silvestris

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

Aglaia silvestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia silvestris?

Aglaia silvestris

What is the common name of Aglaia silvestris?

Silver Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia silvestris?

Tropical rainforests

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-2626567: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.