Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
991281

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Roem.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 3: 124 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990619

Common Names

  • Aria edulis
  • Edible Aria
  • Edulis Aria

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Description

Aria edulis (also called Edible aria, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and red fruits. It grows in forests, thickets, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aria edulis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aria edulis is white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aria edulis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to take root.

Where to Find Aria edulis

Aria edulis can be found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,