Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 31(I): 409 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524014
Common Names
- Aglaia cumingiana
- Cuming's Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
Synonyms
- Aglaia tarangisi Elmer [unknown]
- Hearnia cumingiana C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Aglaia cumingiana (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 cumingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglaia cumingiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aglaia cumingiana 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 cumingiana
Aglaia cumingiana can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Aglaia cumingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia cumingiana?
Aglaia cumingiana
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia cumingiana?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What is the size of Aglaia cumingiana?
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,