Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
388189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 475 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387521



Common Names

  • Large Oxalis
  • Big Oxalis
  • Giant Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis recurva Trel. [unknown]
  • Xanthoxalis grandis (Small) Small [unknown]

Description

Oxalis grandis (also called Large Wood-sorrel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis grandis has white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis grandis is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oxalis grandis

Oxalis grandis is native to tropical and subtropical wetlands in Central and South America.

Oxalis grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis grandis?

Oxalis grandis

What type of plant is Oxalis grandis?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Oxalis grandis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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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