Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canthioides
ID:
931843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Champ. ex Benth.) Masam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 28: 118 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931180

Common Names

  • Aidia Canthioides
  • Canthioides Aidia
  • Canthioides

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Description

Aidia canthioides (also called Canthioides Aidia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia canthioides has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia canthioides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia canthioides 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 canthioides

Aidia canthioides can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

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-5007: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.