Sidastrum strictum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Fryxell
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 454 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078036
Common Names
- Sidastrum Strictum
- Strictum Sidastrum
- Sidastrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sidastrum strictum (also called Strict sidastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, usually growing up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sidastrum strictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Sidastrum strictum flower has five petals that are yellow to orange in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sidastrum strictum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Sidastrum strictum
Sidastrum strictum can be found in South America, primarily in Ecuador.
Species in the Sidastrum genus
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 tro-19603142: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.