25/09/2020
This article is about the tree. For the resinous heartwood from Aquilaria trees, see Agarwood.
Aquilaria crassna is a species of plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is found in throughout Southeast Asia and in New Guinea.
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Main article: Agarwood
Aquilaria crassna is one source of agarwood, a resinous heartwood, used for perfume and incense, home decoration, jewelry, The resin is produced by the tree in response to infection by a parasitic ascomycetous mould, Phaeoacremonium parasitica, a dematiaceous (dark-walled) fungus. |
