Aidia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 169 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931874
Common Names
- Aidia Tomentosa
- Woolly Aidia
- Woolly
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia tomentosa (also called 'Cascarilla de la Sierra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aidia tomentosa var. tomentosaAidia tomentosa var. sundaica Ridsdale
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aidia tomentosa are small and white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and lanky, with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia tomentosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aidia tomentosa
Aidia tomentosa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
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-5072: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.