Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilleniacea
ID:
931953

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 165 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931290

Common Names

  • Dilleniacea Aidia
  • Dilleniacea' Aidia
  • Dilleniacea Aidia

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Description

Aidia dilleniacea (also called Dillen's Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has leathery leaves that are usually green, but can also be yellow, red, or purple. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia dilleniacea has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia dilleniacea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Aidia dilleniacea

Aidia dilleniacea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and 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-5017: 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.