Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
388009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bradea 7: 162 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387341



Common Names

  • Killipii Oxalis
  • Killipii Wood-sorrel
  • Killipii Yellow-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis killipii (also called Killip's Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is characterized by its small, heart-shaped leaves and its delicate, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxalis killipii is small, yellow and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis killipii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Oxalis killipii

Oxalis killipii can be found in Ecuador.

Oxalis killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis killipii?

Oxalis killipii

What is the common name of Oxalis killipii?

Killip's oxalis

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis killipii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in Mexico and Central America

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,