Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poeppigiana
ID:
505982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 44: 106 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505314

Common Names

  • Sida Poeppigiana
  • Poeppigiana Sida
  • Poeppig's Sida

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Synonyms

  • Sida rhombifolia poeppigiana K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Sida poeppigiana (also called Poeppig's sida, among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Sida poeppigiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sida poeppigiana is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida poeppigiana is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil, and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sida poeppigiana

Sida poeppigiana is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sida poeppigiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida poeppigiana?

Sida poeppigiana

What is the common name of Sida poeppigiana?

Poeppig's sida

What is the natural habitat of Sida poeppigiana?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2601763: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.