Aidia waugia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 156 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931959
Common Names
- Waugia Aidia
- Waugia's Aidia
- Waugia Aidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia waugia (also called 'Waugia' and 'Waugia Shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia waugia 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 flower of Aidia waugia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aidia waugia is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-9 feet. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.
Where to Find Aidia waugia
Aidia waugia 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-5080: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.