Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
hepatica
ID:
388175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norlind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 14(6): 14 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387507



Common Names

  • Hepatic Oxalis
  • Liver-leaved Oxalis
  • Liver-leaved Wood-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis hepatica (also called Liver-leaved 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 hepatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis hepatica has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis hepatica 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 hepatica

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

Oxalis hepatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis hepatica?

Oxalis hepatica

What type of plant is Oxalis hepatica?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Oxalis hepatica 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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