Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
1256371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 4: 702 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255709



Common Names

  • Balansa's Wood Sorrel
  • Balansa's Yellow Sorrel
  • Balansa's Common Yellow Wood Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis balansae (also called balansae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, open areas, and disturbed sites. It has bright yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis balansae has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis balansae can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-draining soil. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Oxalis balansae

Oxalis balansae can be found in Peru.

Oxalis balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis balansae?

Oxalis balansae

What is the common name of Oxalis balansae?

Balansae Yellow Sorrel

What type of plant is Oxalis balansae?

Perennial herb

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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