Aquilaria brachyantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyantha
ID:
541734
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 44: 16 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541066
Common Names
- Brachyantha Aquilaria
- Brachyantha's Aquilaria
- Aquilaria Brachyantha
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- Gyrinopsis brachyantha Merr. [unknown]
Description
Aquilaria brachyantha (also called Short-Stemmed Agarwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with leathery leaves and fragrant wood. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilaria brachyantha has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aquilaria brachyantha is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves and a short stem.
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Aquilaria brachyantha is a deciduous tree that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aquilaria brachyantha
Aquilaria brachyantha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Aquilaria brachyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilaria brachyantha?
Aquilaria brachyantha
What is the common name of Aquilaria brachyantha?
Short-stalked agarwood
What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria brachyantha?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China
Species in the Aquilaria genus
Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644538: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.