Sida arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Reynolds & A.E.Holland
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 463 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496954
Common Names
- Sida Arenicola
- Narrow-Leaf Sida
- Sand Sida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sida arenicola (also called Sand fanpetals, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant which grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and open woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sida arenicola 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 arenicola 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 arenicola is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers a warm, sunny location with well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Sida arenicola
Sida arenicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Sida arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida arenicola?
Sida arenicola
What is the natural habitat of Sida arenicola?
The natural habitat of Sida arenicola is dry, sandy soils.
What is the average size of Sida arenicola?
The average size of Sida arenicola 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
Ailsa E. Holland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Holland' in the authors string.
Sally T. Reynolds (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Reynolds' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936016-1: Based on the initial data import