Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaulis
ID:
525065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 556 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524397



Common Names

  • Aglaia Tenuicaulis
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aglaia acuminatissima kambangana Miq. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia tenuicaulis (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 tenuicaulis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aglaia tenuicaulis sub. semengohensis Pannell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia tenuicaulis 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 tenuicaulis is a tropical tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It is a fast-growing tree and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Aglaia tenuicaulis

Aglaia tenuicaulis is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Aglaia tenuicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia tenuicaulis?

Aglaia tenuicaulis

What is the common name of Aglaia tenuicaulis?

Slender-Stemmed Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia tenuicaulis?

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