Is 葹 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 葹 is a rare character primarily found in classical literature and botanical contexts.

What is the cultural significance of 葹?

In classical poetry, 葹 often represents something common or ordinary, sometimes contrasted with more elegant plants like orchids.

While unusual, it could work in literary or nature-themed names, but the 'common plant' connotation should be considered carefully.

葹Tone 1

shī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

Sida plant — a type of mallow plant;

in classical Chinese, used metaphorically for something common or worthless.

Sida plant — a type of mallow plantin classical Chinese, used metaphorically for something common

sida plantcommon sidasida leaveswild sidasida herb

In classical Chinese literature, the sida plant was often used as a metaphor for commonness or worthlessness.
The character appears in ancient botanical texts describing common field plants.
Used in contrast to more valued plants like orchids in poetic symbolism.