Aglaia mariannensis
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Aglaia mariannensis (Mupunyao), endemic to the Mariana Islands is a tree with large (about 10-18 cm in length) dark green, glossy ovate or elliptic leaves, densely arranged on stems. Axillary or terminal flowers arranged in panicles are small, yellowish green and fragrant, smelling of citronella.
The fruit is a purple colored berry.
The name "aglaia" comes from the Greek language and it means "wisdom and glory".
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