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For the figure in Greek mythology, see Aglaia (Greek mythology).

Aglaia

Aglaia odorata (Chinese Rice Flower)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Aglaia F.Allam.
Species
See text.

Aglaia is a genus of more than 100 species belonging to the Mahogany family (Meliaceae).

These trees occur in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific.

Some are important timber trees; others have edible fruits (such as duku and langsat), scented flowers, or medicinal properties. Many have complex biological relationships with their dispersal agents. Some show insecticidal bioactivity.

Species

This genus presents many taxonomic problems, with the number of species accepted varying greatly depending on the species concept used, due to the considerable morphological variation.

most popular trees in Philippines

For the figure in Greek mythology, see Aglaia (Greek mythology).

Aglaia

Aglaia odorata (Chinese Rice Flower)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Aglaia F.Allam.
Species
See text.

Aglaia is a genus of more than 100 species belonging to the Mahogany family (Meliaceae).

These trees occur in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, Northern Australia and the Pacific.

Species

This genus presents many taxonomic problems, with the number of species accepted varying greatly depending on the species concept used, due to the considerable morphological variation.

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