Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
cajalbanensis
ID:
387836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A(4): 12 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387168



Common Names

  • Wood Sorrel
  • Cajalban Oxalis
  • Yellow Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis cajalbanensis (also called Cajalban Oxalis, 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 cajalbanensis 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 cajalbanensis 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 cajalbanensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seed, it should be done in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Oxalis cajalbanensis

Oxalis cajalbanensis is native to Argentina and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Oxalis cajalbanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis cajalbanensis?

Oxalis cajalbanensis

What is the common name of Oxalis cajalbanensis?

Cajalban Wood Sorrel

What is the optimal temperature for Oxalis cajalbanensis?

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,