Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
502381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Borss.Waalk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 182 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501713



Common Names

  • Sida cordata
  • Heart-Shaped Sida
  • Café de la Sierra


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Synonyms

  • Lamarkia morifolia Medik. [unknown]
  • Melochia cordata Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Sida morifolia Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida pilosa Retz. [unknown]
  • Sida retzii J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Sida radicans Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida veronicifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Sida unilocularis L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Sida mathewsii Turcz. [unknown]
  • Sida humilis Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida multicaulis Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida veronicifolia humulis (Cav.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sida cordata cordata [unknown]
  • Sida humilis veronicifolia (Lam.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Sida veronicifolia multicaulis (Cav.) Baker f. [unknown]
  • Sida cordata nasirii Abedin [unknown]

Description

Sida cordata (also called Heart-Shaped Sida, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sida cordata is used to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida cordata 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 cordata is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Sida cordata

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

Sida cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida cordata?

Sida cordata

What is the common name of Sida cordata?

Heart-Shaped Sida

What type of plant is Sida cordata?

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-2595682: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Jan van Borssum Waalkes (1922-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borss.Waalk.' in the authors string.