Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hiernii
ID:
524791

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 64: 74 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000524123

Common Names

  • Aglaia hiernii
  • Hiern's Aglaia
  • Chinese Rice Flower

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Synonyms

  • Aglaia caudatifoliolata Merr. [unknown]
  • Aglaia curtisii King [unknown]
  • Aglaia ochneocarpa Merr. [unknown]

Description

Aglaia hiernii (also called Chinese Boxwood, 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 hiernii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aglaia hiernii has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aglaia hiernii 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 hiernii

Aglaia hiernii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the region.

Aglaia hiernii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aglaia hiernii?

Aglaia hiernii

What is the common name of Aglaia hiernii?

Hiern's Aglaia

What is the natural habitat of Aglaia hiernii?

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