It is found in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and possibly Laos.

Aglaia odorata is a small tree that retains its green leaves throughout the year, and can reach a height of 2 to 5 meters.

It has small golden yellow raceme oval-shaped flowers with 6 petals.

[2] Many parts of Aglaia odorata - roots, leaves, flowers and branches - can be used as medicine.

The dried flowers can be used to produce perfume for clothes and mixed into cigarettes.