Aidia beccariana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 159 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000928704
Common Names
- Beccariana Aidia
- Aidia Beccariana
- Beccariana Aidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia beccariana (also called Beccari's Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, open habitats, usually at elevations of 500–1000 m. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia beccariana is used for making baskets, furniture, and other crafts. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aidia beccariana has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia beccariana can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Aidia beccariana
Aidia beccariana is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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-5001: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.