Aidia lancifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 38: 20 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931460
Common Names
- Lancifolia Aidia
- Lancifolia' Aidia
- Lancifolia Aidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia lancifolia (also called Lanceolate Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 10 feet in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a leathery texture. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small and red.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aidia lancifolia is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a smooth surface.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia lancifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a potting mix with perlite or sand to ensure good drainage. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aidia lancifolia
Aidia lancifolia 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-5033: Based on the initial data import
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.