Aglaia heterotricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 30: 486 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524121
Common Names
- Aglaia heterotricha
- Different-haired Aglaia
- Chinese Rice Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglaia heterotricha (also called Chinese Perfume Plant, among many other common names) is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aglaia heterotricha is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aglaia heterotricha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglaia heterotricha is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Aglaia heterotricha
Aglaia heterotricha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.
Aglaia heterotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aglaia heterotricha?
Aglaia heterotricha
What is the common name of Aglaia heterotricha?
Heterotrichous Aglaia
What is the natural habitat of Aglaia heterotricha?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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-2626350: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.