Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
502373

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 684 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501705



Common Names

  • Sida cordifolia
  • Heart-Leaf Sida
  • Café de la Sierra


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Synonyms

  • Malvastrum cordifolium Rojas Acosta [unknown]
  • Malvinda cordifolia Medik. [unknown]
  • Sida aristata Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sida borbonica Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida byssina Schrank [unknown]
  • Sida ciliosa Bojer ex Baker [unknown]
  • Sida subspicata Colla [unknown]
  • Sida portoricensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sida pungens Kunth [unknown]
  • Sida rotundifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Sida waltheriaefolia Bojer ex Baker [unknown]
  • Sida vestita Steud. [unknown]
  • Sida vellozoana Steud. [unknown]
  • Abutilon truncatum (Cav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Sida hongkongensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida truncata Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida velutina Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sida rotundifolia Lam. ex Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida cordifolia altheifolia (Sw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sida herbacea Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida holosericea Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sida micans Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida conferta Link [unknown]
  • Sida cordifolia conferta (Link) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sida decagyna Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]

Description

Sida cordifolia (also called Heart-Leaf 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 cordifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sida cordifolia sub. maculata (Cav.) Marais
Sida cordifolia var. serrata Baker f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida cordifolia 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 cordifolia 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 cordifolia

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

Sida cordifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida cordifolia?

Sida cordifolia

What is the common name of Sida cordifolia?

Heart-Leaved Sida

What type of plant is Sida cordifolia?

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,

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