Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
502584

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1145 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501916

Common Names

  • Sida jamaicensis
  • Jamaicensis Sida
  • Jamaicensis

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Synonyms

  • Sida boryi Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida hermannioides Kunth [unknown]
  • Sida mollis Rich. [unknown]
  • Sida tristis Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Sida sericea Mill. [unknown]
  • Sida densiuscula Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida guadalupensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida cydoniifolia Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida panamensis Monteiro [unknown]

Description

Sida jamaicensis (also called 'Jamaican Sida' or 'Jamaican Nettle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an annual herb with small, white flowers and velvety, heart-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is often found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sida jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sida jamaicensis is a small, yellow bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida jamaicensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Sida jamaicensis

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

Sida jamaicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida jamaicensis?

Sida jamaicensis

What is the common name of Sida jamaicensis?

Jamaican Sida

Where is Sida jamaicensis native to?

Jamaica

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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