Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 38: 19 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931257
Common Names
- Corymbosa Aidia
- Corymbosa Croton
- Corymbosa Spurge
Description
Aidia corymbosa (also called Corymbose Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 10 feet in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a leathery texture. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small and red.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aidia corymbosa is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aidia corymbosa is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Aidia corymbosa
Aidia corymbosa is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
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,