Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinocarpa
ID:
502285

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 62 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501617



Common Names

  • Sida echinocarpa
  • Echinocarpa Sida
  • Echinocarpa Plant


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Description

Sida echinocarpa (also called Spiny 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 echinocarpa 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

The flower of Sida echinocarpa is white and small, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida echinocarpa is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be planted in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Sida echinocarpa

Sida echinocarpa is native to India and can be found in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.

Sida echinocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida echinocarpa?

Sida echinocarpa

What is the common name of Sida echinocarpa?

Spiny-fruited Sida

What is the natural habitat of Sida echinocarpa?

It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests

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,