Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
lasiorhiza
ID:
388026

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Salter

Source:
ksu

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 1: 124 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387358



Common Names

  • Lasiorhiza Oxalis
  • Lasiorhiza Wood-sorrel
  • Lasiorhiza Yellow-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis lasiorhiza (also called Lasiorhiza 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 lasiorhiza 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 lasiorhiza is a small, yellowish-white spikelet, with a single flower at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis lasiorhiza 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 lasiorhiza

Oxalis lasiorhiza can be found in South America.

Oxalis lasiorhiza FAQ

What type of plant is Oxalis lasiorhiza?

Oxalis lasiorhiza is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis lasiorhiza?

Oxalis lasiorhiza is native to South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Oxalis lasiorhiza?

Oxalis lasiorhiza is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and clover-like leaves.

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,