Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanaensis
ID:
505965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 95 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505297



Common Names

  • Sida Tanaensis
  • Tana Sida
  • Tana Wireweed


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Description

Sida tanaensis (also called Tana 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 tanaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sida tanaensis is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida tanaensis 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 tanaensis

Sida tanaensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sida tanaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida tanaensis?

Sida tanaensis

What is the common name of Sida tanaensis?

Tana sida

What is the natural habitat of Sida tanaensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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,