Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
506028

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 684 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505360



Common Names

  • Sida Rhombifolia
  • Rhombifolia Sida
  • Diamondleaf Sida


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Synonyms

  • Napaea rhombifolia (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Malva rhombifolia (L.) E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Sida adusta Marais [unknown]
  • Sida arbuscula Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Sida hondensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Sida incerta A.St.-Hil. & Naudin [unknown]
  • Sida forsteri Montrouz. [unknown]
  • Sida fryxellii Sivar. & Pradeep [unknown]
  • Sida canescens Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida canariensis Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida kohautiana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Sida sinensis J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Sida ruderata Macfad. [unknown]
  • Sida scabrida Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Sida semicrenata Link [unknown]
  • Sida trinervia Splitg. ex de Vriese [unknown]
  • Sida philippica DC. [unknown]
  • Sida rhomboidea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Sida retusifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Sida recisa Link [unknown]
  • Sida troyana Urb. [unknown]
  • Sida unicornis Marais [unknown]
  • Diadesma rhombifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Sida grata Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida nudata Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida praelonga Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida pringlei Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida andicola Gand. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia rhombifolia [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia rhomboidea (Roxb. ex Fleming) Mast. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia canescens DC. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia rhombifolia [unknown]
  • Sida compressa DC. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia guazumifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Sida alba Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida insularis Hatus. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia insularis (Hatus.) Hatus. [unknown]
  • Sida rhombifolia minor Duss [unknown]

Description

Sida rhombifolia (also called Sida rhombifolia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It has small, white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sida rhombifolia sub. alnifolia (L.) Ugbor.
Sida rhombifolia sub. retusa (L.) Borss.Waalk.
Sida rhombifolia var. serratifolia (R.Wilczek & Steyaert) Verdc.
Sida rhombifolia var. afroscabrida Verdc.
Sida rhombifolia var. petherickii Verdc.
Sida rhombifolia var. afrorhomboidea Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida rhombifolia has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida rhombifolia 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 rhombifolia

Sida rhombifolia is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Sida rhombifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida rhombifolia?

Sida rhombifolia

What is the growth rate of Sida rhombifolia?

Sida rhombifolia is a fast-growing plant.

What type of soil does Sida rhombifolia prefer?

Sida rhombifolia prefers moist, well-draining soil.

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