Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 356 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541095
Common Names
- Sinensis Aquilaria
- Sinensis's Aquilaria
- Aquilaria Sinensis
Synonyms
- Agallochum grandiflorum (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Agallochum sinense (Lour.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Aquilaria chinensis Spreng. [unknown]
- Aquilaria grandiflora Benth. [unknown]
- Aquilaria malaccensis Benth. [unknown]
- Aquilaria ophispermum Poir. [unknown]
- Ophispermum sinense Lour. [unknown]
Description
Aquilaria sinensis (also called Chinese 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 sinensis 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 sinensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aquilaria sinensis 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 sinensis
Aquilaria sinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Aquilaria sinensis FAQ
What are the common names of Aquilaria sinensis?
Agarwood, Eaglewood, Gaharu, Aloewood, Jinko, and Chénxiāng
What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria sinensis?
Tropical and subtropical evergreen forests in Southeast Asia
What is the average height of Aquilaria sinensis?
It can grow up to 15-20 meters in height
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,