Sida rhombifolia
Angled sida
Sida rhombifolia, commonly known as paddy manshade or arrowleaf sida, is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, this resilient plant remains a vital subject in ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Sida rhombifolia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Sida.
| 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, known scientifically as Sida rhombifolia, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is called ആനക്കുറുന്തോട്ടി, while in Telugu, it is known as అతిబల. In the Manipuri language, it is called Teʻehoosi, and in Chinese, it is identified as 白背黄花稔. Additionally, in Swedish, the plant is referred to as Smalmavva.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ആനക്കുറുന്തോട്ടി | Wikidata |
| te | అతిబల | Wikidata |
| to | Teʻehoosi | Wikidata |
| zh | 白背黄花稔 | Wikidata |
| sv | Smalmalva | Wikidata |
| cy | Hocysen Queensland | Wikidata |
| id | Sidaguri | Wikidata |
| bn | লাল বেড়েলা | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金午時花 | Wikidata |
| jv | Sidaguri | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several European regions. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in Belgium, Germany, and the areas encompassing Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species can also be found in Southwestern Europe, specifically within Portugal. Furthermore, its distribution extends to Southeastern Europe, where it is located in Sicilia. Consequently, Sida rhombifolia maintains a broad geographical footprint across the continent.
| 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sida rhombifolia, utilizes its various structural components to support its growth and medicinal efficacy. The stems are typically slender and woody at the base, serving as the central structural support that elevates the foliage toward sunlight. Beneath the soil, the roots form an extensive system that anchors the plant firmly and absorbs the essential nutrients and water necessary for its survival and the synthesis of its bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sida rhombifolia has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cryptolepine, rutin, (E)-suberenol, 1,6-dihydroxyxanthone, 20-Hydroxyecdysone.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cryptolepine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-suberenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,6-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-Hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptolepinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sida rhombifolia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HepG2 cells, Plasmodium falciparum, arthritis, fever, inflammations.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HepG2 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |