Aidia yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) T.Yamaz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 45: 339 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931969
Common Names
- Yunnanensis Aidia
- Yunnanensis's Aidia
- Yunnanensis Aidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aidia yunnanensis (also called Aidia yunnanensis var. yunnanensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shaded forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aidia yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Aidia yunnanensis is native to China.
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-5081: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.