Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant)

Aglaia odorata, Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, Mock Lemon

Aglaia odorata

Botanical name: Aglaia odorata

Common names: Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, Mock Lemon

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: South China

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Fragrant plant

Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

This plant is an easy to grow bush. It produces fragrant yellow flowers - that are as small as a grain of rice, with a very strong perfume. The fragrance is outstanding! Aglaia has many medical uses: odorine and odorinol obtained from this plant has cancer chemopreventive activity. Relatively cold-tolerant.

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