Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
525028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 635 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524360



Common Names

  • Aglaia Smithii
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aglaia badia Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia bicolor Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia ramosii Quisumb. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia smithii (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 smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its flowers can be used as a garnish for salads. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia smithii 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 smithii 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 smithii

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

Aglaia smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia smithii?

Aglaia smithii

What is the common name of Aglaia smithii?

Smith's Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia smithii?

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