Aquilaria crassna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassna
ID:
541740
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre ex Lecomte
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 61: 411 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541072
Common Names
- Crassna Aquilaria
- Crassna's Aquilaria
- Aquilaria Crassna
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- Aquilaria crasna Pierre [unknown]
Description
Aquilaria crassna (also called Thick-Barked 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 crassna 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 crassna 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 crassna is a perennial tree that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant and requires little care.
Where to Find Aquilaria crassna
Aquilaria crassna can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Aquilaria crassna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilaria crassna?
Aquilaria crassna
What is the common name of Aquilaria crassna?
Thick-barked agarwood
What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria crassna?
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-2644543: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.