Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
502591

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 3: 138 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501923



Common Names

  • Sida kingii
  • Kingii Sida
  • Kingii


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Description

Sida kingii (also called King's sida, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sida kingii 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 kingii 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 kingii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Sida kingii

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

Sida kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida kingii?

Sida kingii

What is the common name of Sida kingii?

King's Sida

Where is Sida kingii native to?

Central and South America

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,