Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thwaites) Tirveng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., Sér. 3, Bot. 35: 11 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931333
Common Names
- Aidia Gardneri
- Gardneri Aidia
- Aidia of Gardneri
Description
Aidia gardneri (also called Gardner's Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: white with yellow center, Seed: small, black and oval-shaped, Seedlings: long, thin, and green leaves
Cultivation and Propagation
Aidia gardneri is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aidia gardneri
Aidia gardneri 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,