Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
impatiens
ID:
1256353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 186 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255691



Common Names

  • Impatient Wood Sorrel
  • Impatient Yellow Sorrel
  • Impatient Common Yellow Wood Sorrel


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis impatiens has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis impatiens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and moist, well-draining soil. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Oxalis impatiens

Oxalis impatiens can be found in Brazil.

Oxalis impatiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis impatiens?

Oxalis impatiens

What is the common name of Oxalis impatiens?

Impatient Wood Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis impatiens?

It is native to Peru

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,