Sida rzedowskii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Sida 8: 125 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505237
Common Names
- Sida Rzedowskii
- Rzedowskii Sida
- Rzedowski's Sida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sida rzedowskii (also called Rzedowski's Sida, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, lowland habitats. It is a small, herbaceous plant, reaching up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are green and ovate, and its inflorescence is composed of many small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sida rzedowskii is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sida rzedowskii is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sida rzedowskii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA zones 8-10. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a warm greenhouse. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot of moist sand or peat moss. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Sida rzedowskii
Sida rzedowskii is native to Mexico.
Sida rzedowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida rzedowskii?
Sida rzedowskii
What is the common name of Sida rzedowskii?
Rzedowski's Sida
What is the native range of Sida rzedowskii?
Mexico and Central America
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 kew-2601656: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.