Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ravii
ID:
506064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sivad. & Anil Kumar

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 25: 651 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505396



Common Names

  • Sida ravii
  • Ravii Sida
  • Ravii Flannelweed


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Description

Sida ravii (also called Ravii Sida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Sida ravii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida ravii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida ravii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sida ravii

Sida ravii is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Kenya.

Sida ravii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sida ravii?

Sida ravii is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the average size of Sida ravii?

Sida ravii typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the blooming season of Sida ravii?

Sida ravii typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Mayandy Sivadasan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivad.' in the authors string.
N. Anil Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anil Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987491-1: Based on the initial data import