Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foveata
ID:
931985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 166 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931322



Common Names

  • Aidia foveata
  • Foveata Aidia
  • Foveata Aidia Tree


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Description

Aidia foveata (also called Foveate Aidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It has a rounded form and can reach up to 10 feet in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a leathery texture. The flowers are small and yellow and the fruits are small and red.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia foveata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make dyes and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia foveata has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a short, thick stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia foveata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, while cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aidia foveata

Aidia foveata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-5020: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.