Sidastrum micranthum
Dainty Sandmallow
Also known as: Sida buettneriacea Klotzsch +3 more
- Sida buettneriacea Klotzsch
- Sida micrantha A.St.-Hil.
- Sida micranthum L.
- Sida phlebococca Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Sidastrum micranthum (commonly known as Dainty sandmallow) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, 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)
China Southeast, Cuba, Hawaii, India, Puerto Rico