Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elaeagnoidea
ID:
524713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 383 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524045

Common Names

  • Aglaia elaeagnoidea
  • Olive-like Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Nemedra elaeagnoidea A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Milnea roxburghiana Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Aglaia abbreviata C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Aglaia bourdillonii Gamble [unknown]
  • Aglaia canariifolia Koord. [unknown]
  • Aglaia cupreo-lepidota Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaegnoidea beddomei (Gamble) K.K.N.Nair [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaegnoidea bourdillonii (Gamble) K.K.N.Nair [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaegnoidea courtallensis (Gamble) K.K.N.Nair [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaeagnoidea formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Aglaia elaeagnoidea pallens Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia formosana Hayata [unknown]
  • Aglaia grata Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]
  • Aglaia hoanensis Pierre [unknown]
  • Aglaia lepidota Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia littoralis Talbot [unknown]
  • Aglaia midnaporensis Carey ex Voigt [unknown]
  • Aglaia odoratissima Benth. [unknown]
  • Aglaia pallens Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia parvifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia poilanei Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia poulocondorensis Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia roxburghiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia roxburghiana beddomei Gamble [unknown]
  • Aglaia roxburghiana courtallensis Gamble [unknown]
  • Aglaia spanoghei Blume ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia talbotii Sundararagh. [unknown]
  • Aglaia wallichii Hiern [unknown]
  • Amoora poulocondorensis (Pellegr.) Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia roxburghiana obtusa C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia wallichii brachystachya C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia elaeagnoidea (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 elaeagnoidea 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 elaeagnoidea 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 elaeagnoidea 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 elaeagnoidea

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

Aglaia elaeagnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia elaeagnoidea?

Aglaia elaeagnoidea

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia elaeagnoidea?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Aglaia elaeagnoidea?

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