Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
901286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 433 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900621

Common Names

  • Aganosma Siamensis
  • Siamese Aganosma
  • Thai Aganosma

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Description

Aganosma siamensis (also called Siamese Agarwood, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a straight trunk and dense, dark green foliage. It typically grows in moist, tropical forests in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aganosma siamensis is used as an ornamental plant, for timber production, and as a source of biomass for biofuel production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aganosma siamensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, glossy grain. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganosma siamensis is a warm-season shrub that is grown for its ornamental value. It is best adapted to well-drained, sandy loam soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Aganosma siamensis

Aganosma siamensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4437: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.