Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
tro
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 312 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245574
Common Names
- Oxalis Bermejensis
- Bermejo Wood Sorrel
- Bermejo Oxalis
Description
Oxalis bermejensis (also called 'Bermejo Wood-sorrel', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Oxalidaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis bermejensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used as a vegetable in some areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis bermejensis has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxalis bermejensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Oxalis bermejensis
Oxalis bermejensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Oxalis bermejensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis bermejensis?
Oxalis bermejensis
What is the common name of Oxalis bermejensis?
Bermejo Wood Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Oxalis bermejensis?
Grasslands
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,