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Sida riedelii

Sida riedelii

Montenegro, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Ocean

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Nomenclatural notes: — Schumann (1910) designated the collection Riedel 2021 as type from Sida riedelii. However, there are eight specimens of this collection, all syntypes, deposited in herbaria P, K, NY, US, and LE. Therefore, one of the specimens, from the herbarium P, was designated as a lectotype, because it is representative of the species. Taxonomic notes: — Sida riedelii is a species very similar to Sida spinosa, from which it is distinguished by the hyaline and crumbly dorsal face of its mericarps (Figures 9 L – P, 14 Q) (Schumann 1891, Krapovickas 2005).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Sida riedelii is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, ocean, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Sida riedelii.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMontenegro, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Ocean
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificSida riedelii
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyMalvaceae
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