Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variisquama
ID:
525094

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pannell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull., Addit. Ser. 16: 153 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524426



Common Names

  • Aglaia Variisquama
  • Chinese Rice Flower
  • Chinese Perfume Plant


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Description

Aglaia variisquama (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 variisquama 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 variisquama 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 variisquama 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 variisquama

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

Aglaia variisquama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia variisquama?

Aglaia variisquama

What is the common name of Aglaia variisquama?

Scaly Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia variisquama?

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,

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