Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
524745

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 68 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524077

Common Names

  • Aglaia forbesii
  • Forbes' Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Aglaia humilis King [unknown]

Description

Aglaia forbesii (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 forbesii 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

The flowers of Aglaia forbesii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia forbesii 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 forbesii

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

Aglaia forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia forbesii?

Aglaia forbesii

What is the common name of Aglaia forbesii?

Forbes' Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia forbesii?

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,

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