Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
932069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pritz.) T.Yamaz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 45: 338 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931406

Common Names

  • Aidia henryi
  • Henryi Aidia
  • Henryi Aidia Tree

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Description

Aidia henryi (also called Aidia henryi, 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 henryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas and medicinal oils.

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 henryi is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Aidia henryi

Aidia henryi 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-5028: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.