Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
932610

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tomé : 200 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931947

Common Names

  • Wattii Aidia
  • Wattii's Aidia
  • Wattii Aidia

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Description

Aidia wattii (also called Watt's 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 wattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and as a remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aidia wattii are small, yellow-green, and clustered in small, dense, terminal panicles. The seeds are small, black, and globose. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia wattii is a shrub that grows best in well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Aidia wattii

Aidia wattii is native to India.

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-5079: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.