Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bradea 7: 169 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240690
Common Names
- Oxalis jamesonii
- Jameson's Oxalis
- Jameson's Wood Sorrel
Description
Oxalis jamesonii (also called Jameson's Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a small herb native to South America. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis jamesonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxalis jamesonii are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxalis jamesonii is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Oxalis jamesonii
Oxalis jamesonii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Oxalis jamesonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis jamesonii?
Oxalis jamesonii
What is the common name of Oxalis jamesonii?
Jameson's Wood Sorrel
Where is Oxalis jamesonii found?
China
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,