Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant)

Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower close up on green leaves
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with many round yellow flower clusters among green foliage.
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Aglaia odorata

Botanical name: Aglaia odorata

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

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: South China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

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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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters close up on green foliage
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with tiny yellow flowers nestled among glossy oval green leaves.
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Aglaia odorata plant with small green leaves and tiny yellow flower clusters
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower close up on green leaves
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flowers on deep green foliage stems
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with tiny yellow flowers and smooth green oval leaves
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with tiny yellow flowers and deep green leaves close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with small yellow round flowers emerging from dense green foliage
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with orange fruit surrounded by lush green foliage.
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and dense green leaves, close up.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) tiny yellow flower clusters nestled among thick green leaves.
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with small yellow flowers and glossy green foliage in pots
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with small yellow flowers nestled among thick, dark green leaves.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters close up on deep green leaves
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with dense green leaves and small yellow flower clusters
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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) dense foliage with tiny yellow flowers scattered throughout branches
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters on dense green foliage close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with clusters of tiny yellow flowers and glossy green leaves
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters on dense green foliage close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with tiny yellow flower clusters nestled among rounded green leaves
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters and shiny green leaves close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters emerge among thick and rounded green leaves.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and green leaves in close up.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with tiny yellow flowers clusters sitting among small green foliage.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and glossy dark green leaves close up
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower buds nestled among smooth, oval, deep green foliage.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and green leaves in a plant pot
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) showing small yellow flowers nestled among glossy deep green foliage
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) with yellow flowers and dense green rounded leaves close up.
Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flowers emerge from between dense green rounded foliage clusters.


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Aglaia odorata (Chinese Perfume Plant) yellow flower clusters close up on green foliage

2944 Aglaia odorata, Chinese Perfume Plant

Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, Mock Lemon - the fragrance is outstanding! The plant is slow growing, big size of the plant is hard to find.
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