Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
541751

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 304 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541083

Common Names

  • Microcarpa Aquilaria
  • Microcarpa's Aquilaria
  • Aquilaria Microcarpa

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Synonyms

  • Aquilaria borneensis Tiegh. ex Gilg [unknown]
  • Aquilariella borneensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Aquilariella microcarpa Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Aquilaria microcarpa (also called Small-fruited agarwood, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the southeastern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady, and low-lying areas, and prefers a humid climate.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilaria microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Aquilaria microcarpa can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.

Aquilaria microcarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Aquilaria microcarpa?

Agarwood, Eaglewood, Gaharu, Aloewood, Jinko, and Chénxiāng

What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria microcarpa?

Tropical and subtropical evergreen forests in Southeast Asia

What is the average height of Aquilaria microcarpa?

It can grow up to 15-20 meters in height

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