Aidia abeidii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.E.Dawson & Gereau
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 257 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921255
Common Names
- Aidia abeidii
- Abeidii Aidia
- Aidia Abeidii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia abeidii (also called Abeid's Aidia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It is a small shrub with long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests in the eastern part of the country. It grows in the understory of the forest, on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia abeidii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Aidia abeidii has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia abeidii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. Cultivation and propagation of Aidia abeidii is best done in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Aidia abeidii
Aidia abeidii is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Species in the Aidia genus
Aidia abeidii, Aidia crassifolia, Aidia acuminata, Aidia acutipetala, Aidia auriculata, Aidia bakeri, Aidia beccariana, Aidia borneensis, Aidia bracteata, Aidia brisipensis, Aidia canthioides, Aidia chantonea, Aidia cochinchinensis, Aidia congestum, Aidia corymbosa, Aidia cowleyi, Aidia densiflora, Aidia dilleniacea, Aidia endertii, Aidia foveata, Aidia gardneri, Aidia genipiflora, Aidia glabra, Aidia halleri, Aidia henryi, Aidia heterophylla, Aidia impressinervis, Aidia jambosoides, Aidia kinabaluensis, Aidia lancifolia, Aidia longiflora, Aidia magnifolia, Aidia micrantha, Aidia moluccana, Aidia ochroleuca, Aidia oxyodonta, Aidia paiei, Aidia parvifolia, Aidia polystachya, Aidia pseudospicata, Aidia pulcherrima, Aidia pycnantha, Aidia quintasii, Aidia racemosa, Aidia rhacodosepala, Aidia rubens, Aidia salicifolia, Aidia solomonensis, Aidia tomentosa, Aidia vieillardii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466823: Based on the initial data import
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Sally Emma Dawson (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Dawson' in the authors string.