Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1221810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Diss. 1, Diss. Bot. Sida 21 (t. 12, f. 1). 1785 [15 Apr 1785]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221148



Common Names

  • Sida orientalis
  • Orientalis Sida
  • Orientalis


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Description

Sida orientalis (also called the Oriental Sida, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sida orientalis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sida orientalis are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida orientalis is a small, perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Sida orientalis

Sida orientalis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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,