Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
bulbillifera
ID:
387817

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.S.Shen & Hao Sun

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 25: 39 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387149



Common Names

  • Oxalis bulbillifera
  • Bulbillifera Oxalis
  • Bulbillifera's Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis bulbillifera (also called Bulbil-Bearing Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are trifoliate and have a green hue. It is found in moist, grassy habitats and is adapted to survive in the mild conditions of the region.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis bulbillifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxalis bulbillifera is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis bulbillifera is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oxalis bulbillifera

Oxalis bulbillifera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Oxalis bulbillifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis bulbillifera?

Oxalis bulbillifera

What is the common name of Oxalis bulbillifera?

Bulbil-Bearing Wood Sorrel

What is the optimal temperature for Oxalis bulbillifera?

60-70°F

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

Xian Sheng Shen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.S.Shen' in the authors string.
Hao Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hao Sun' in the authors string.