Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1145 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505486
Common Names
- Sida urens
- Stinging fanpetals
- Stinging Sidas
Synonyms
- Sida debilis G.Don [unknown]
- Sida boivinii Hochr. [unknown]
- Sida breviflora Steud. ex Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Sida sessiliflora G.Don [unknown]
- Sida verticillata Cav. [unknown]
- Sida dasytricha Gand. [unknown]
- Sida domingensis Gand. [unknown]
- Sida congensis D.Dietr. [unknown]
Description
Sida urens (also called 'Wireweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sida urens is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sida urens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sida urens 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 urens
Sida urens 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 urens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sida urens?
Sida urens
What type of plant is Sida urens?
Sida urens is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
Where is Sida urens native to?
Sida urens 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,