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Sida cordata

Heartleaf Fanpetals, Long Stalk Sida
Also known as: ? humulis Cav. +15 more
  • ? humulis Cav.
  • Lamarkia morifolia Medik.
  • Melochia cordata Burm.fil.
  • Sida beddomei K.C.Jacob
  • Sida cordata var. cordata
  • Sida cordata var. nasirii Abedin
  • Sida humilis Cav.
  • Sida humilis var. veronicaefolia (Lam.) Mast.
  • Sida humilis var. veronicifolia Lam.
  • Sida mathewsii Turcz.
  • Sida morifolia Cav.
  • Sida multicaulis Cav.
  • Sida radicans Cav.
  • Sida reclinans Kunze
  • Sida retxii J.F.Gmel.
  • Sida retzii J.F.Gmel.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Malvaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub.

Sida cordata (commonly known as Heartleaf Fanpetals or Long-Stalk Sida) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Sida genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Laccadive Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Socotra, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic, Galápagos, Leeward Is., Maryland, Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Surinam

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