Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halleri
ID:
932058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 169 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931395

Common Names

  • Aidia Halleri
  • Halleri Aidia
  • Aidia of Halleri

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Description

Aidia halleri (also called Aidia halleri, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along roadsides. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves, with yellow-green veins, and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia halleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas and medicinal oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia halleri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia halleri is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Aidia halleri

Aidia halleri 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5027: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.