Aglaia pinnata
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Aglaia pinnata (L.) Druce |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Rosidae Superordo: Rutanae Ordo: Rutales Subordo: Meliineae |
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Aglaia pinnata (= Aglaia odorata), commonly known as Chulan, is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
Aglaia pinnata was already described and the name validly published by Carl Linnaeus. It was not until 1914, however, that George Claridge Druce reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
The Chulan is a species in the genus Aglaia which contains 120 species and belongs to the family of the Meliaceae (Mahogeny Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Aglaia pinnata has imparipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The scented flowers are yellow. They are arranged in panicles.
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Aglaia pinnata is native to southeast Asia and the Philippines.
[edit] Cultivation
[edit] Uses
Aglaia pinnata is used medicinally.
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Aglaia pinnata
[edit] History
[edit] Aglaia pinnata in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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