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General Information

Aquilaria banaensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree[].
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.
The plant is very rare, restricted to a small area in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southeast Asia - Vietnam.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The incense obtained from the wood is aphrodisiac, carminative and sedative. It is used in the treatment of cancer, especially of the thyroid gland, and as a treatment for conditions such as abdominal complaints, colics, diarrhoea and asthma[].

Other Uses

The heartwood of old plants, and younger ones infected with a fungus, produces a resin which is very aromatic. Known as agarwood, it is highly valued as a source of an essential oil and an incense and is much used in Buddhist, Hindu and Confucian ceremonies[, ].

The essential oil obtained from the heartwood, especially of plants infected with a fungus, is used in luxury oriental perfumery[].

The silvery inner bark is highly valued for its strength and durability. It is used for making ropes and cloth[].

The wood from undiseased trees is very light in weight. It can be used for purposes such as light indoor construction, veneer and making boxes[].

Propagation

Seed -

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