Aglaia flavida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 320 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524074
Common Names
- Aglaia flavida
- Yellow Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaia flavida (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 flavida 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 flavida 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia flavida 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 flavida
Aglaia flavida is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Aglaia flavida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia flavida?
Aglaia flavida
What is the common name of Aglaia flavida?
Flavida Aglaia
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia flavida?
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-2626308: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.