Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
930697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 147 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930034

Common Names

  • Borneo Aidia
  • Bornean Aidia
  • Borneensis Aidia

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Description

Aidia borneensis (also called Borneo Aida, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and pendulous branches. It is native to Borneo, and is typically found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia borneensis is used for making furniture, baskets, and other crafts. It is also used as a windbreak, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia borneensis has small yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia borneensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters). Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Aidia borneensis

Aidia borneensis is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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-5003: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.