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Aidia cochinchinensis

Scientific Name: Aidia cochinchinensis

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Aidia cochinchinensis

Aidia cochinchinensis is a flowering plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It is also known by the synonym Randia cochinchinensis.

Common Names:

  • Kelmusu
  • Kerms
  • Kerumes
  • Gathimech
  • Kielomar
  • Sumak (Local name)
  • Dolo (Tagb.) - referring also to Fagraea cochinchinensis
  • Dulo (Tagb.) - referring also to Aidia densiflora

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Aidia cochinchinensis L.
  • Family: Rubiaceae (Coffees, Bedstraws, and Allies)
  • Genus: Aidia L. (Type species: Aidia cochinchinensis)
  • Synonyms:
    • Randia cochinchinensis (L.) Merr.
    • Ixora thozetiana F.Muell.
    • Fagraea cochinchinensis (L.) A. Chev.
    • Aidia cochinchinensis f. angustifolia
    • Aidia oxyodonta var. microdonta
    • Randia densiflora f. angustifolia
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Symbol: AICO2
  • Group: Dicot

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Found in China.
  • Colonizer of disturbed areas.
  • Prefers limestone soil.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Shrub or small tree, ranging from 2-15 meters tall.

Genetic Information:

  • Reference available for ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit (rbcL) gene, partial cds.

Further Information:

  • Available in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
  • Specimen information available at FPAw 11106.
  • Expert contact: Charlotte M. Taylor, Curator, Missouri Botanical Garden.
  • Australian Plant Name Index: http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apx?taxon_id=63368

Quirky Facts

  • The species was described by Joo de Leiro in 1790 and the name is considered validly published.
  • One study exists "On the nature of leaf opposed inflorescence in Aidia cochinchinensis."