{"id":10360,"date":"2026-03-30T15:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/?p=10360"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:03:37","slug":"sida-corrugata-an-unsung-hero-herb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/sida-corrugata-an-unsung-hero-herb\/","title":{"rendered":"Sida Corrugata\u00a0An Unsung Hero\u00a0Herb"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”10361″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There has been a lot of talk about\u00a0native\u00a0grass\u00a0over the years. We are becoming more familiar with Kangaroo grass and Wallaby grass as native grasses that can provide great groundcover and feed for stock. We hear less about some of our native herbs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Corrugated Sida\u00a0(<\/span>Sida\u202fcorrugata\u202f<\/span><\/i>Lindl.) is a prostrate sprawling herb that often goes unnoticed\u00a0and can be mistaken for a weed. It has\u00a0a big role\u00a0to play in native\u00a0grassland,\u00a0and its value should not be underestimated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It has a role to play in helping to prevents soil erosion and improve water retention. It stabilises the soil. It has a trailing\u00a0habit,\u00a0and\u00a0a very strong\u00a0deep taproot so can act as a great ground cover.\u00a0The strong taproot\u00a0assists\u00a0with its high drought tolerance and its ability to withstand quite heavy grazing. It is\u00a0considered a palatable fodder for stock.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being a great weed competitor, it\u00a0assists\u00a0in natural weed management, so less chemical control is required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is Sida good for soils and weed control it also provides great habitat for insects and birds. It has a vibrant little yellow flower which makes it valuable in landscaping, adding to the biodiversity of a region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This species adapts to\u00a0a\u00a0wide range of soil types including sandy and clay soil types so will grow\u00a0just about anywhere.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If that\u00a0wasn\u2019t\u00a0enough it is often noted as a traditional medicine.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So next time\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0walking through a native grass area keep an eye out for Sida\u00a0corrugata.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more images and details on description and location click on the links below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PlantNET\u00a0NSW<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

inaturalist<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Author: Kathy Tenison<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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