Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquevalvacea
ID:
1240683

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Liu

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 14: 261 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240021



Common Names

  • Sida
  • Quinquevalvacea
  • Five-Valved Sida


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Description

Sida quinquevalvacea (also called Chinese mallow, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sida quinquevalvacea is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make paper and clothing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida quinquevalvacea has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida quinquevalvacea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Sida quinquevalvacea

Sida quinquevalvacea is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi.

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 tro-50105876: Based on the initial data import
Jian Lin Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Liu' in the authors string.