Status:
valid
Authors:
Monteiro
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 15: 58 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270865
Common Names
- Sampaian
- Sampaian Grass
- Sida sampaiana
Description
Sida sampaiana (also called Sampaio's fanpetals, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Malvaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in open areas and disturbed habitats. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 meters and has simple leaves with entire margins. Flowers are yellow and appear in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Sida sampaiana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sida sampaiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sida sampaiana is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sida sampaiana
Sida sampaiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Sida sampaiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida sampaiana?
Sida sampaiana
What are the common names of Sida sampaiana?
No common names are known for this species.
Where is Sida sampaiana native to?
Sida sampaiana is native to Brazil.
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,