Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potosina
ID:
1247391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 184 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246729



Common Names

  • Sida Potosina
  • Potosi Sida
  • Potosi Sida


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Description

Sida potosina (also called Potosi Sida, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Sida potosina is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy, pink flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida potosina has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida potosina is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Sida potosina

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

Sida potosina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida potosina?

Sida potosina

What type of plant is Sida potosina?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Sida potosina?

Deserts and dry areas of the western United States

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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