Aglaia unifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.T.Li & X.M.Chen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 22: 495 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524420
Common Names
- Aglaia Unifolia
- Chinese Rice Flower
- Chinese Perfume Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaia unifolia (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 unifolia 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 unifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia unifolia 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 unifolia
Aglaia unifolia is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Aglaia unifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia unifolia?
Aglaia unifolia
What is the common name of Aglaia unifolia?
One-Leaf Aglaia
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia unifolia?
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-2626627: Based on the initial data import
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
Xi Mu Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Chen' in the authors string.