Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulmifolia
ID:
506140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505472



Common Names

  • Sida ulmifolia
  • Nettle-leaved fanpetals
  • Nettle-leaved Sidas


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Synonyms

  • Sida balbisiana DC. [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia brevicuspidata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Sida trivialis Macfad. [unknown]
  • Sida stipulata Cav. [unknown]
  • Sida carpinifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Sida brachypetala DC. [unknown]

Description

Sida ulmifolia (also called Ulmifolia Sida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Sida ulmifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sida ulmifolia has yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sida ulmifolia is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It grows to a height of 1.5-2 m and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the offsets. The offsets can be separated from the mother plant when they are about 5 cm in diameter.

Where to Find Sida ulmifolia

Sida ulmifolia is native to the southeastern United States, where it can be found in moist, sandy areas. It is commonly found in the states of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Sida ulmifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sida ulmifolia?

Sida ulmifolia

What type of plant is Sida ulmifolia?

Sida ulmifolia is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.

Where is Sida ulmifolia native to?

Sida ulmifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,