Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
subintegra
ID:
541764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 286 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541096

Common Names

  • Subintegra Aquilaria
  • Subintegra's Aquilaria
  • Aquilaria Subintegra

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Description

Aquilaria subintegra (also called Subintegral 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 subintegra 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 subintegra is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilaria subintegra 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 subintegra

Aquilaria subintegra is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Aquilaria subintegra FAQ

What are the common names of Aquilaria subintegra?

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

What is the natural habitat of Aquilaria subintegra?

Tropical and subtropical evergreen forests in Southeast Asia

What is the average height of Aquilaria subintegra?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644568: Based on the initial data import
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.