Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 695 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001089421
Common Names
- Nudiflora Oxalis
- Oxalis Nudiflora
- Nudiflora Wood Sorrel
Description
Oxalis nudiflora (also called Naked-flowered Wood-sorrel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with low foot traffic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxalis nudiflora is yellow with five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxalis nudiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Oxalis nudiflora
Oxalis nudiflora can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
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,