Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
931299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 171 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930636

Common Names

  • Bracteata Aidia
  • Bracteata Plant
  • Bracteata Tree

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Description

Aidia bracteata (also called Bracted Aidia, Bracted Aidia, and Bracted Aidia, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in dry areas, such as dry meadows, open woodlands, and along the edges of roads and paths.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia bracteata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia bracteata has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia bracteata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including acidic and alkaline soils. It is drought tolerant once established. Pruning is not necessary but can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant.

Where to Find Aidia bracteata

Aidia bracteata is native to Mexico 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-5004: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.