Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia
Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia, commonly known as Arrowleaf Sida, is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this plant possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. Often utilized to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, it serves as a vital resource in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae and the genus Sida. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies rhombifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sida | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia, is known by a variety of common names across different regions and languages. In English, it is frequently referred to as Arrowleaf Sida or Bidens, while in Spanish, it is commonly called Hierba de la ruda or Sida. In Portuguese, it is known as Erva-de-bidens, and in French, it is called Sida à feuilles rhombiques. Additionally, in Swahili, the plant is known as Mvuje.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across several distinct regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through Belgium and reaches into the areas of Czechia and Slovakia. It is also frequently documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species can be found in Southwestern Europe, specifically in Portugal. Finally, its distribution continues into Southeastern Europe, where it is located in Sicilia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
Activities
Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hemolytic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |