Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orophila
ID:
932673

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 176 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932011

Common Names

  • Aidiopsis Orophila
  • Orophila Aidiopsis
  • Aidiopsis Orophila

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Description

Aidiopsis orophila (also called Aidiopsis orophila var. orophila, 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 India and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shaded forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aidiopsis orophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aidiopsis orophila 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidiopsis orophila is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aidiopsis orophila

Aidiopsis orophila can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Aidiopsis genus

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-5085: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.