Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1235390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lodd., G.Lodd. & W.Lodd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Encyclogr. Règne Vég. 1: [unpaged]. 1833 [1833-1834]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234728



Common Names

  • Brasiliensis Oxalis
  • Brasiliensis Wood Sorrel
  • Brasiliensis False Shamrock


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Description

Oxalis brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a rosette of leaves with three leaflets and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis brasiliensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves used to treat sore throats and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis brasiliensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis brasiliensis is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Oxalis brasiliensis

Oxalis brasiliensis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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 tro-50080218: Based on the initial data import
George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.
Conrad Loddiges (1738-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lodd.' in the authors string.
William Loddiges (1776-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Lodd.' in the authors string.