Aglaia is a genus of 121 recognised species of woody dioecious[2] trees in the mahogany family Meliaceae.

[not verified in body] Some species are important timber trees; others have scented flowers, or medicinal properties (the edible fruits duku or langsat have now been placed in the genus Lansium).

[not verified in body] Species in the genus Aglaia synthesize a unique class of highly bioactive chemical compounds known as flavaglines.

Over 50 unique compounds of this class have been described so far, including rocaglamide, aglafoline, silvestrol, pannellin, episilvestrol, and ponapensin.

Several of these compounds have been shown to be exceptional therapeutic agents for cancer chemotherapy, however further research is needed to develop medicines.