Status:
valid
Authors:
(Valeton) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 156 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931355
Common Names
- Aidia Glabra
- Glabra Aidia
- Aidia of Glabra
Description
Aidia glabra (also called Glabrous 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 glabra 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aidia glabra var. glabra
Aidia glabra var. rubiginosa (Valeton) Ridsdale
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aidia glabra has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aidia glabra 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 glabra
Aidia glabra is native to Brazil.
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,