Sida rhombifolia subsp. retusa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Sida rhombifolia subsp. retusa is a shrub within the Malvaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Sida rhombifolia, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Cambodia, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Laos, Malaya, Thailand, Vietnam
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)
Mauritius, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, Réunion, Seychelles
Base Species & Variations