Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
525037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) S.S.Jain & Bennet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 9: 271 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524369



Common Names

  • Aglaia Spectabilis
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Sphaerosacme spectabilis Royle [unknown]
  • Aglaia dasyclada F.C.How & T.C.Chen [unknown]
  • Aglaia gigantea Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia hiernii M.V.Viswan. & K.Ramach. [unknown]
  • Aglaia ridleyi (King) Pannell [unknown]
  • Amoora dasyclada (F.C.How & T.C.Chen) C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Amoora gigantea Pierre [unknown]
  • Amoora ridleyi King [unknown]
  • Amoora spectabilis Miq. [unknown]
  • Amoora stellato-squamosa C.Y.Wu & H.Li [unknown]
  • Amoora wallichii King [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis wallichii (King) Harid. & R.R.Rao [unknown]

Description

Aglaia spectabilis (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant, and Chinese Rice Paper Plant, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 6 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia spectabilis 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 spectabilis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and yellow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia spectabilis is a tropical tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a fast-growing tree and can reach heights of up to 20 feet.

Where to Find Aglaia spectabilis

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

Aglaia spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia spectabilis?

Aglaia spectabilis

What is the common name of Aglaia spectabilis?

Showy Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia spectabilis?

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-2626580: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.
S.S. Jain (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Jain' in the authors string.