Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
524709

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Calc. Gard. Rep. : 26 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524041

Common Names

  • Aglaia edulis
  • Edible Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Achras retusa Dennst. [unknown]
  • Nyalelia racemosa Dennst. [unknown]
  • Milnea cambodiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Milnea verrucosa Pierre [unknown]
  • Milnea rugosa Pierre [unknown]
  • Milnea pirifera Pierre [unknown]
  • Milnea edulis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Milnea sulingi Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Aglaia acida Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Aglaia barberi Gamble [unknown]
  • Aglaia cambodiana Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia curranii Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia diffusa Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia indica Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia khasiana Hiern [unknown]
  • Aglaia latifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia magnifoliola C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia minahassae Koord. [unknown]
  • Aglaia montrouzieri Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia motleyana Stapf ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Aglaia mucronulata C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia oblonga Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia pirifera Hance [unknown]
  • Aglaia rugosa Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia samarensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia sulingi Blume [unknown]
  • Aglaia testicularis C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Aglaia undulata Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia verrucosa Pierre [unknown]
  • Beddomea indica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Camunium bengalense Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Beddomea sarmentosa Hook.f. ex Bedd. [unknown]
  • Lepiaglaia montrouzieri Pierre [unknown]

Description

Aglaia edulis (also called Chinese Rice Flower, Chinese Perfume Plant and Chinese Rice Paper Plant, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. It prefers to grow in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aglaia edulis 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 edulis 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 edulis 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 edulis

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

Aglaia edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia edulis?

Aglaia edulis

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia edulis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Aglaia edulis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626278: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.