Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exstipulata
ID:
524739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) W.Theob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Burmah , ed. 3, 2: 583 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524071

Common Names

  • Aglaia exstipulata
  • Stalkless Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Aglaia griffithii Kurz [unknown]
  • Aglaia longifolia Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Aglaia minutiflora griffithii Hiern [unknown]
  • Euphoria exstipulata Griff. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia exstipulata (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 exstipulata 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 exstipulata sub. brunneostellata Pannell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia exstipulata 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 exstipulata 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 exstipulata

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

Aglaia exstipulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia exstipulata?

Aglaia exstipulata

What is the common name of Aglaia exstipulata?

Exstipulata Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia exstipulata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626304: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
William Theobald (1829-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Theob.' in the authors string.