Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
adenophylla
ID:
387924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 165 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387256



Common Names

  • Adenophylla Oxalis
  • Adenophylla Wood-sorrel
  • Adenophylla Yellow-sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Acetosella adenophylla (Gillies) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella bustillosii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis bustillosii Phil. [unknown]
  • Oxalis bustillosii biflora Phil. [unknown]

Description

Oxalis adenophylla (also called Adenophyllous 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 adenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis adenophylla 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 adenophylla

Oxalis adenophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Oxalis adenophylla FAQ

What is the growth rate of Oxalis adenophylla?

Oxalis adenophylla grows at a slow to moderate rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Oxalis adenophylla?

Oxalis adenophylla prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the ideal climate for Oxalis adenophylla?

Oxalis adenophylla prefers a warm, dry climate with full sun exposure.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2394771: Based on the initial data import
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.