Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
931996

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

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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

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5021: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.