Sida santaremensis
Brazilian Sida, Moth Fanpetals
Also known as: Sida rhombifolia var. subtomentosa K.Schum. +1 more
- Sida rhombifolia var. subtomentosa K.Schum.
- Sida santaremensis var. krapovickasiana Monteiro
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Sida santaremensis (commonly known as Brazilian sida or Moth fanpetals) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida