Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6): 43 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245466
Common Names
- Sida Oligandra
- Few-Flowered Sida
- Few-Flowered False Mallow
Description
Sida oligandra (also called Oligandra, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sida oligandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sida oligandra are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sida oligandra can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Sida oligandra
Sida oligandra can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Sida oligandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida oligandra?
Sida oligandra
What is the common name of Sida oligandra?
Few-Flowered Sida
What is the natural habitat of Sida oligandra?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in 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,