Status:
valid
Authors:
C.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 1016 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523948
Common Names
- Barbanthera Aglaia
- Barbanthera's Aglaia
- Barbanthera's Island Aglaia
Description
Aglaia barbanthera (also called Barbanthera Aglaia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaia barbanthera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia barbanthera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aglaia barbanthera is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Aglaia barbanthera
Aglaia barbanthera can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Aglaia barbanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia barbanthera?
Aglaia barbanthera
What is the common name of Aglaia barbanthera?
Barbanthera Aglaia
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia barbanthera?
It is native to the Solomon Islands
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,