Sida — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Sida recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sida cordifolia
Sida cordifolia
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a lighter, sandy soil in a sunny position. The plant has become a weed in many areas and in some areas, such as Australia, it is a declared noxious weed. The seeds have awned mericarps and are spread by them adhering to clothing and livestock, in mud on vehicles, and as contaminants in hay and seed crops.
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Sida hermaphrodita
Sida hermaphrodita
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Sida hermaphroditica is a moderately cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -20°c when fully dormant.
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Sida rhombifolia
Sida rhombifolia
Family: Malvaceae
Cultivation
Grows wild in a range of soil types, from fertile to degraded condition. The awned seeds are spread by adhering to clothing and livestock, in mud on vehicles, and as contaminants in hay and seed crops. The plant has become established in habitats through much of the tropics and has been classified as 'Invasive' in many areas.
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