Sidastrum micranthum (A.St.-Hil.) Fryxell, Brittonia 30: 452 1978. (syn: Sida micrantha A.St.-Hil.);
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Common name: Dainty Sand Mallow
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Bot. name: Sidastrum micranthum
Family: Malvaceae

Very nice find …
This genus was reported from India in 2009.
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A new invader in India from Central America, probably restricted in Maharashtra only. May run wild and out compete native species.
New genus and species to eFI!


Excellent images and a very good find …!!


 

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