Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
malaccensis
ID:
1143172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 1: 49 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142510

Common Names

  • Aquilaria malaccensis
  • Malaccan Aquilaria
  • Aquilaria

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Description

Aquilaria malaccensis (also called 'Malaccan Aquilaria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilaria malaccensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aquilaria malaccensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilaria malaccensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Aquilaria malaccensis

Aquilaria malaccensis is native to Southeast Asia.

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,