Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sidoides
ID:
327977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 177 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327309



Common Names

  • Sidoides Bernardia
  • Sidoides
  • Bernardia Sidoides


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Synonyms

  • Traganthus sidoides Klotzsch [unknown]

Description

Bernardia sidoides (also called Sidoides bernardia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia sidoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia sidoides is white or yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia sidoides is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Bernardia sidoides

Bernardia sidoides is native to tropical South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Bernardia sidoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia sidoides?

Bernardia sidoides

What are the common names of Bernardia sidoides?

Sidoides bernardia

Where is Bernardia sidoides native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20791: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.