Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
524681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine [P.H. Lecomte et al.] 1: 771. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524013

Common Names

  • Aglaia cucullata
  • Hooded Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Sphaerosacme paniculata Wall. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia tripetala Merr. [unknown]
  • Amoora aherniana Merr. [unknown]
  • Amoora auriculata Miq. [unknown]
  • Amoora conduplifolia Elmer [unknown]
  • Amoora cucullata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amoora laxa Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Andersonia cucullata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Aphanamixis cucullata (Roxb.) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
  • Buchanania paniculata Roxb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Buchanania spicata Roxb. ex Wall. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia cucullata (also called Chinese Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia cucullata has yellowish-green flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia cucullata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aglaia cucullata

Aglaia cucullata can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Aglaia cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia cucullata?

Aglaia cucullata

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia cucullata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Aglaia cucullata?

Small to medium-sized plants

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