Chinese Agarwood
Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Spreng.
Aquilaria sinensis is a species in the Thymelaeaceae family, commonly known as Chinese Agarwood. It is native to regions including China Southeast, Hainan, and Vietnam. The species was first published in 1825 under the authorship (Lour.) Spreng.
Description
Aquilaria sinensis is a flowering plant species within the Thymelaeaceae family. It is also referred to by other common names such as Chinese Eaglewood, Bai Mu Xiang, Chen Xiang, Tu Chen Xiang, and A Ga Ru. The plant is distributed globally but is native to Southeast China, Hainan, and Vietnam. It has been recognized and documented in botanical literature since 1825.
Other common names
Chinese AgarwoodChinese EaglewoodIncense tree
Distribution
Global · China Southeast · Hainan · Vietnam
Synonyms
Agallochum grandiflorumAgallochum sinenseAquilaria chinensisAquilaria grandifloraAquilaria malaccensisAquilaria ophispermumOphispermum sinense
