Arrowleaf Sida
Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Arrowleaf Sida, scientifically known as Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia, is a versatile medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional healing practices across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently employed to treat inflammation, respiratory ailments, and skin conditions, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern medicine.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Arrowleaf Sida
- Common Sida
- Queenslandhemp
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifoliaSynonyms
- Sida rhombifolia subsp. insularis
- Sida rhombifolia var. insularis
- Sida rhombifolia f. umbrosa
- Sida rhombifolia subsp. canariensis
- Sida rhombifolia var. minor
- Sida pringlei
- Sida troyana
- Sida canariensis
- Sida rhombifolia var. canariensis
- Sida rhombifolia var. canescens
- Sida rhombifolia var. corynocarpa
- Sida rhombifolia var. guazumifolia
- Sida rhombifolia var. rhomboidea
- Sida andicola
- Sida grata
- Sida nudata
- Sida praelonga
- Sida adjusta
- Sida arbuscula
- Sida rhomboidea
- Sida retusifolia
- Sida recisa
- Sida philippica
- Sida sinensis
- Sida semicrenata
- Sida ruderata
- Sida trinervia
- Sida corynocarpa
- Sida compressa
- Sida gorgonea
- Sida kohautiana
- Sida hondensis
- Sida insularis
- Sida forsteri
- Sida fryxellii
- Sida canescens
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Sida |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia |
| Macaronesia | Azores |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde |
| Macaronesia | Madeira |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Sida rhombifolia subsp. rhombifolia has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hemolytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Pharmacognosy research
Antioxidant
- Pharmacognosy research
Hemolytic
- Pharmacognosy research