Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosa
ID:
502259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin & Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19: 421 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501591



Common Names

  • Sida floccosa
  • Floccosa Sida
  • Floccosa Plant


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Description

Sida floccosa (also called Woolly Sida, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist and wet forests. It grows up to 8 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Sida floccosa 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 floccosa is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida floccosa 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 floccosa

Sida floccosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.

Sida floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida floccosa?

Sida floccosa

What is the common name of Sida floccosa?

Woolly Sida

What is the natural habitat of Sida floccosa?

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,

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.