Sida ammophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex J.H.Willis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 1: 131 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496928
Common Names
- Sida ammophila
- Ammophila Sida
- Sida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sida ammophila (also called Ammophila 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 ammophila is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sida ammophila has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sida ammophila is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division of the offsets. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Sida ammophila
Sida ammophila is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Sida ammophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida ammophila?
Sida ammophila
What is the natural habitat of Sida ammophila?
The natural habitat of Sida ammophila is dry, sandy soils.
What is the average size of Sida ammophila?
The average size of Sida ammophila 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,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
James Hamlyn Willis (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Willis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:563409-1: Based on the initial data import