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Sida acuta (Broomweed, Escobilla, Escobita, Malva, Wire Weed)

Sida acuta, commonly known as broomweed, escobilla, Escobita, malva, or wire weed, is a shrub found in various tropical and subtropical regions.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant contains cardiac glycosides, a group of compounds that can affect heart function.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

• Scientific Name: Sida acuta
• Common Names: Broomweed, escobilla, Escobita, Malva, wire weed

Distribution and Habitat:

• Native to Belize and Central America.
• Widely distributed.

Sida glabra (Smooth Fanpetals, Balai-Cinq-Heures, Escobita Dulce, Malva Blanca)

Sida glabra, commonly known as smooth fanpetals, Balai-Cinq-Heures, Escobita Dulce, or Malva Blanca, is a shrub found in various tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution and Habitat:

• Native to Belize and Central America.
• Widely distributed.

Adenostemma verbesina (Tropical Medicineplant)

Adenostemma verbesina is a forb/herb commonly referred to as Tropical Medicineplant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

• Scientific Name: Adenostemma verbesina (L.) Sch. Bip.
• Common Name: Tropical Medicineplant
• Synonyms:
  • Cotula verbesina L.
  • Lavenia decumbens Sw.
  • Adenostemma swartzii Cass.

Adenostemma lavenia (Common Medicineplant)

Adenostemma lavenia, is a plant commonly referred to as Common Medicineplant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

• Common Name: Common Medicineplant
• Alternative Scientific Name: Adenostemma lavenia (L.) Kuntze

Aloe vera (Medicine Plant, Burn Plant, Miracle Plant)

Aloe vera, also known as the medicine plant, burn plant, or miracle plant, is a succulent plant known for its medicinal properties.

Considerations for Children

• Aloe vera contains a chemical called alonin.

Distribution and Habitat:

• Native to dry tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Cultivated worldwide.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Miniature aloe with thick pale green leaves heavily mottled with white rectangles.

Quirky Facts

• The sap of some aloe varieties is used on burns.