Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
524687

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 426 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524019

Common Names

  • Aglaia cuspidata
  • Pointed Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Description

Aglaia cuspidata (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant, and Chinese Rice Flower Tree, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia cuspidata 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 cuspidata 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 cuspidata 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 cuspidata

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

Aglaia cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia cuspidata?

Aglaia cuspidata

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia cuspidata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Aglaia cuspidata?

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,

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