Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyodonta
ID:
932279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Drake) T.Yamaz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 45: 339 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931616



Common Names

  • Oxyodonta Aidia
  • Oxyodonta Cascarilla
  • Oxyodonta Wild Coffee


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Description

Aidia oxyodonta (also called 'Oxyodonta', among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It typically grows in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has large, ovate-shaped leaves with serrated margins and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aidia oxyodonta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aidia oxyodonta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aidia oxyodonta is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Aidia oxyodonta

Aidia oxyodonta is native to Japan and can be found in forests and woodlands.

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-5048: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.