Aidia impressinervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Gamble) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 168 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931429
Common Names
- Aidia impressinervis
- Impressinervis Aidia
- Impressinervis Aidia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia impressinervis (also called Impressed-nerve 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 impressinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas and medicinal oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aidia impressinervis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia impressinervis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Aidia impressinervis
Aidia impressinervis can be found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
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-5030: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.