Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
506059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Diss. 1: 7 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505391



Common Names

  • Sida repens
  • Creeping Sida
  • Creeping Flannelweed


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Synonyms

  • Sida dombeyana DC. [unknown]
  • Sida chaetodonta Turcz. [unknown]
  • Sida pilosa Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida javensis expilosa Borss.Waalk. [unknown]
  • Sida veronicifolia dombeyana Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Sida repens (also called Creeping Sida, among many other common names) is a small herb that is native to the south-west of Western Australia. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in shrubland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sida repens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida repens 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 repens 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 repens

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

Sida repens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sida repens?

Sida repens is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the average size of Sida repens?

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

What is the blooming season of Sida repens?

Sida repens 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,

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