Aidia salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.L.Li) T.Yamaz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 45: 339 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931797
Common Names
- Willow-Leaf Aidia
- Willow Aidia
- Willow-Leaf Aida
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Aidia salicifolia (also called Willow-Leaved Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 4 m tall, with a spreading crown and a thick trunk. Its leaves are alternate, oblong to lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in both dry and moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aidia salicifolia is a white color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia salicifolia is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Aidia salicifolia is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Aidia salicifolia
Aidia salicifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in countries such as Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
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-5065: Based on the initial data import
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.