Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
524721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 171 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524053

Common Names

  • Aglaia elliptica
  • Elliptic Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Milnea dulcis Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Milnea lancifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aglaia antonii Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia apoana Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia banahaensis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia baramensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia caulobotrys Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia cinnamomea Baker f. [unknown]
  • Aglaia davaoensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia harmsiana Perkins [unknown]
  • Aglaia havilandii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Aglaia inaequalis Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Aglaia lagunensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia lancifolia Harms [unknown]
  • Aglaia langlassei C.DC. [unknown]
  • Aglaia longipetiolata Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia marginata Craib [unknown]
  • Aglaia menadonensis Koord. [unknown]
  • Aglaia micrantha Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia mindanaensis Merr. ex Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia moultonii Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia negrosensis Merr. ex Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia ovata Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Aglaia oxypetala Valeton [unknown]
  • Aglaia palawanensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia pauciflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia querciflorescens Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia reinwardtii Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia robinsonii Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia sorsogonensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Aglaia stapfii Koord. [unknown]
  • Aglaia tayabensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia tembelingensis M.R.Hend. [unknown]
  • Aglaia trunciflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia urdanetensis Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia villosa Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaiopsis lancifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Hearnia elliptica C.DC. [unknown]
  • Hearnia lancifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Hearnia villosa C.DC. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia elliptica (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 elliptica 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aglaia elliptica sub. clementis (Merr.) Pannell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia elliptica 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 elliptica 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 elliptica

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

Aglaia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia elliptica?

Aglaia elliptica

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia elliptica?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Aglaia elliptica?

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