Common name in Sri Lanka is Agarwood tree
Aquilaria malaccensis
PES Database
Common Name(s) | Agarwood |
Botanical Name | Aquilaria malaccensis |
Origin of species | Exotic |
Family | Thymelaeceae |
AF notation / physiognomy | V7 |
Plant reference # on ER Plant DATABASE | 130 |
Photosynthetic Biomass | |
-Weight per leaf | -0.7g |
-Leaf cycle | -Annual |
-Length | -5-11 cm |
-Width | -5-4 cm |
-Texture | – |
Conservation Status | |
Growth Rate | Very fast |
Crown type | Round |
Propagation method | Seed |
Root type | Tap root |
Preferred Soils | |
Impact on Soil | |
Salinity tolerance | No |
Human uses | |
Economic Importance | Medicinal, luxury perfume, aromatic resin, oil |
Distribution | Wet zone low and mid country |
Light preferences | Full sun |
Flowering time | |
Flower Color | Green |
Fruit type | Fleshy fruit |