Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
acetosella
ID:
387906

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 433 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387238



Common Names

  • Common Wood-sorrel
  • Common Yellow-sorrel
  • Wood-sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis parviflora Lej. [unknown]
  • Oxys pliniana Bubani [unknown]
  • Oxys alba Lam. [unknown]
  • Oxys acetosella Scop. [unknown]
  • Oxalis fragrans Tod. [unknown]
  • Acetosella alba Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella montana (Raf.) Hultén [unknown]
  • Oxalis montana rhodantha (Fernald) Fernald [unknown]
  • Oxalis leucolepis Diels [unknown]
  • Oxalis americana Bigel. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella acetosella [unknown]
  • Oxalis taquetii R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis nemoralis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Oxalis vulgaris Gray [unknown]
  • Oxalis alba Steud. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella parviflora Lej. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella rosea Peterm. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella subpurpurascente DC. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella caerulea DC. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella violacea Westf. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella vegeta Tatew. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella longicapsula Terao [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella rosea Terao [unknown]

Description

Oxalis acetosella (also called Common Woodsorrel, among many other common names) is a low-growing, clover-like plant with trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis acetosella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion in areas with poor soil. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to prevent soil compaction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis acetosella has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds and seedlings with cotyledons that are ovate to obovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis acetosella is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 foot in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the root ball or by seed. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Oxalis acetosella

Oxalis acetosella is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and can be found in many parts of the world.

Oxalis acetosella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis acetosella?

Oxalis acetosella

What is the common name of Oxalis acetosella?

Common Wood Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis acetosella?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Oxalis genus

Oxalis purpurea, Oxalis psammophila, Oxalis pretoensis, Oxalis medicaginea, Oxalis semiloba, Oxalis rhombifolia, Oxalis rubropunctata, Oxalis rosea, Oxalis mucronulata, Oxalis nelsonii, Oxalis papuana, Oxalis phaeotricha, Oxalis perdicaria, Oxalis pes-caprae, Oxalis odonellii, Oxalis obliquifolia, Oxalis oregana, Oxalis tabaconasensis, Oxalis subsessilis, Oxalis stricta, Oxalis thompsoniae, Oxalis texana, Oxalis tetraphylla, Oxalis stenorhyncha, Oxalis spiralis, Oxalis violacella, Oxalis tuberosa, Oxalis veadeirosensis, Oxalis valdiviensis, Oxalis bulbocastanum, Oxalis bulbillifera, Oxalis cajalbanensis, Oxalis barrelieri, Oxalis bela-vitoriae, Oxalis blastorhiza, Oxalis blanchetii, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis conorrhiza, Oxalis campylorhiza, Oxalis chapmanae, Oxalis chachahuensis, Oxalis chartacea, Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis adenophylla, Oxalis articulata, Oxalis areolata, Oxalis anthelmintica, Oxalis amamiana, Oxalis alvimii, Oxalis killipii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

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