Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
525071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 27: 43 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524403



Common Names

  • Aglaia Tomentosa
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Synonyms

  • Milnea harmandiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia dyeri Koord. [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaphina Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Aglaia ferruginea C.T.White & W.D.Francis [unknown]
  • Aglaia glomerata Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia harmandiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia minutiflora Bedd. [unknown]
  • Aglaia polyantha Bedd. [unknown]
  • Aglaia ramuensis Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia rufa Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia zippelii Miq. [unknown]
  • Euphora exstipularis C.DC. [unknown]
  • Euphora exstipulatis Griff. [unknown]
  • Aglaia palembanica longifolia Craib [unknown]
  • Aglaia minutiflora travancorica Hiern [unknown]

Description

Aglaia tomentosa (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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa sub. cordata (Hiern) Pannell
Aglaia tomentosa sub. kabaensis (Baker f.) Pannell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aglaia tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa

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

Aglaia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia tomentosa?

Aglaia tomentosa

What is the common name of Aglaia tomentosa?

Woolly Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia tomentosa?

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-2626611: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.