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Thymelaeaceae FAMILY

Aquilaria apiculata

Aquilaria apiculata

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Aquilaria apiculata is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 3 metres tall[ 451 Title Flora Malesiana Series 1 Publication Author Various Website http://www.archive.org Publisher Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch Year 0 ISBN Description A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet ]. The wood of all members of this genus, when infected with a fungus, becomes a source of agarwood, which is very aromatic and highly valued as an incense, perfume and medicine. The plant also provides a useful fibre.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Philippines (Mindanao)
HabitatDry and mossy forests at elevations from 1,100 - 1,800 metres[ 451 Title Flora Malesiana Series 1 Publication Author Various Website http://www.archive.org Publisher Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch Year 0 ISBN Description A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet ].