Racemose Aidia
Aidia racemosa
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Federated States of Micronesia, Gilbert Is., Guam, Hainan, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
iNaturalist: © camdejong (iNaturalist #345469899)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Aidia
- Species:
- Aidia racemosa
- USDA Symbol:
- AIRA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments