Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
502327

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil. & Naudin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 18: 52 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501659



Common Names

  • Sida caudata
  • Caudata Sida
  • Caudata Plant


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Synonyms

  • Sida margaritensis Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sida melanocaulon Hassl. [unknown]
  • Sida tomentella Miq. [unknown]
  • Sida tomentella brevicalyx K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Sida caudata (also called Tailed Sida, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found growing in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sida caudata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida caudata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida caudata is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It requires a warm and humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Sida caudata

Sida caudata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Sida caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida caudata?

Sida caudata

What is the common name of Sida caudata?

Tailed Sida

What type of plant is Sida caudata?

Herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2595617: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.