Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissima
ID:
502524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 11 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501856



Common Names

  • Sida hirsutissima
  • Hairy Sida
  • Café de la Sierra


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Description

Sida hirsutissima (also called Hairy 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 hirsutissima is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida hirsutissima has small, yellow flowers with white lips. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, round and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida hirsutissima is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a stem cutting from the parent plant and plant it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cutting to root.

Where to Find Sida hirsutissima

Sida hirsutissima is native to tropical America.

Sida hirsutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida hirsutissima?

Sida hirsutissima

What is the common name of Sida hirsutissima?

Hairy sida

What is the natural habitat of Sida hirsutissima?

Tropical rainforests

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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