Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eximia
ID:
524738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 506 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524070

Common Names

  • Aglaia eximia
  • Excellent Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Aglaia ancolana Miq. [unknown]
  • Aglaia argentea eximia (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia eximia (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 eximia 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 eximia 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 eximia 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 eximia

Aglaia eximia is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Aglaia eximia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia eximia?

Aglaia eximia

What is the common name of Aglaia eximia?

Eximia Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia eximia?

It is native to the Solomon Islands

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,