Agar Wood

Aquilaria crassna Pierre ex Lecomte

Aquilaria crassna is a critically endangered tree species in the Thymelaeaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It is one of several species within the Aquilaria genus that produce agarwood, a valuable dark aromatic wood used in perfumery and traditional medicine. The species was first described in 1915 by Pierre ex Lecomte.

Description

Aquilaria crassna belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family and is native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its ability to produce agarwood, a highly prized aromatic resinous wood formed in response to fungal infections. Agarwood from this species is used in the production of perfumes, incense, and traditional medicinal practices. Due to overexploitation and habitat loss, the species is classified as critically endangered. The plant was first formally described in 1915 by Pierre ex Lecomte.