Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
932577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Puttock

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 55: 177 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931914

Common Names

  • Vitiensis Aidia
  • Vitiensis Aida
  • Vitiensis-Leaf Aidia

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Description

Aidia vitiensis (also called Viti Island Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and is found in tropical lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aidia vitiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia vitiensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Aidia vitiensis should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aidia vitiensis

Aidia vitiensis is native to Fiji.

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-5076: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Christopher Francis Puttock (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puttock' in the authors string.