Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
confertissima
ID:
1256373

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 122 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255711



Common Names

  • Confertissima Wood Sorrel
  • Confertissima Yellow Sorrel
  • Confertissima Common Yellow Wood Sorrel


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxalis confertissima sub. erioclados (Progel) Lourteig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis confertissima has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis confertissima is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with clover-like leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the clump of plants and separate the roots. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Oxalis confertissima

Oxalis confertissima can be found in Peru.

Oxalis confertissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis confertissima?

Oxalis confertissima

What is the common name of Oxalis confertissima?

Confertissima Yellow Sorrel

What type of plant is Oxalis confertissima?

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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