Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
cumingiana
ID:
541741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 35: 80 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541073

Common Names

  • Cumingiana Aquilaria
  • Cumingiana's Aquilaria
  • Aquilaria Cumingiana

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Synonyms

  • Aquilaria pubescens Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Decaisnella cumingiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrinopsis cumingiana Decne. [unknown]
  • Gyrinopsis cumingiana pubescens Elmer [unknown]
  • Gyrinopsis pubifolia Quisumb. [unknown]

Description

Aquilaria cumingiana (also called Cuming's 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 cumingiana 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 cumingiana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilaria cumingiana is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated from air layering.

Where to Find Aquilaria cumingiana

Aquilaria cumingiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Aquilaria cumingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilaria cumingiana?

Aquilaria cumingiana

What is the common name of Aquilaria cumingiana?

Cuming's agarwood

What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria cumingiana?

It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China

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-2644544: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.