Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuta
ID:
497604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burm.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Flora Indica 1768

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496936



Common Names

  • Sida acuta
  • Acuta Sida
  • Sida


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Synonyms

  • Sida arrudiana Monteiro [unknown]
  • Sida berlandieri Turcz. [unknown]
  • Sida disticha Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Sida foliosa Splitg. ex de Vriese [unknown]
  • Sida garckeana Pol. [unknown]
  • Sida frutescens Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida capensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia L.f. [unknown]
  • Sida bradei Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Sida brasila Schrank ex Link [unknown]
  • Sida spireifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Sida rugosa Thonn. [unknown]
  • Sida schrankii DC. [unknown]
  • Sida repanda Roth [unknown]
  • Sida lancea Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida acuta carpinifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia acuta (Burm.f.) Millsp. [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia acuta (Burm.f.) Kurz [unknown]
  • Sida commixta Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida crassa Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida grandior Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida malifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida martinicensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida parens Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida versatilis Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida zelotes Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida acuta carpinifolia (L.f.) Borss.Waalk. [unknown]
  • Sida acuta acuta [unknown]
  • Sida acuta acuta [unknown]
  • Sida acuta madagascariensis Hochr. [unknown]
  • Malvastrum carpinifolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Sida scoparia Lour. [unknown]
  • Sida stauntoniana DC. [unknown]
  • Sida acuta intermedia S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Sida lanceolata Retz. [unknown]
  • Sida vogelii Hook. [unknown]
  • Malvinda carpinifolia (L.f.) Moench [unknown]
  • Sida spiraeifolia Link [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia spiraeifolia (Link) Millsp. [unknown]
  • Sida bodinieri Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida chanetii Gand. [unknown]

Description

Sida acuta (also called Acuta Sida, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sida acuta is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida acuta has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida acuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates, from tropical to temperate. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Sida acuta

Sida acuta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Sida acuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida acuta?

Sida acuta

What is the natural habitat of Sida acuta?

The natural habitat of Sida acuta is dry, sandy soils.

What is the average size of Sida acuta?

The average size of Sida acuta is about 1-2 feet in height.

Species in the Sida genus

Sida abutilifolia, Sida barclayi, Sida atherophora, Sida asterocalyx, Sida ammophila, Sida aggregata, Sida acuta, Sida adscendens, Sida alii, Sida alba, Sida argentea, Sida antillensis, Sida aprica, Sida arenicola, Sida anomala, Sida argillacea, Sida andersonii, Sida angustissima, Sida hyssopifolia, Sida hookeriana, Sida floccosa, Sida glabra, Sida fibulifera, Sida elongata, Sida echinocarpa, Sida intricata, Sida everistiana, Sida calyxhymenia, Sida caudata, Sida calchaquiensis, Sida calliantha, Sida bipartita, Sida brownii, Sida brachypoda, Sida cordifolia, Sida corrugata, Sida cordata, Sida coutinhoi, Sida ciliaris, Sida clementii, Sida cleisocalyx, Sida marabaensis, Sida martiana, Sida meridiana, Sida massaica, Sida ovata, Sida paucifolia, Sida nummularia, Sida nemorensis, Sida ogadensis,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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