Aglaia odorata

Chinese Perfume Plant, Mock Lemon, Chinese Rice Flower

Message of the Flower

Mental Suggestions of Organisation

The Mother’s Comment

Abundant and clustered, a little dull.

Colour

Yellow

Family

Meliaceae

Cultivars

Not widely known for specific cultivars.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

Very small, each flower is just a few millimeters across.

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Tiny flowers with petals not easily distinguishable due to size.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Highly fragrant, with a sweet, lemony scent.

Leaf Texture

Smooth and glossy.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Small tree or shrub.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Can bloom multiple times a year in ideal conditions.

Climate

Tropical and subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Generally resistant but can be affected by overwatering and poor drainage conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts bees and other small pollinating insects.

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Highly valued for its fragrance and used in gardens for aesthetic purposes.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental and aromatic; used in traditional ceremonies in some cultures.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.