Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
obliquifolia
ID:
387533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 123 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386865



Common Names

  • Oxalis obliquifolia
  • Oblique-Leaved Wood Sorrel
  • Oblique-Leaved Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis wildemaniana R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Acetosella obliquifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis kassneri R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Oxalis obliquifolia (also called Purple Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis obliquifolia is an attractive ornamental plant that is grown for its bright pink flowers and lush foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis obliquifolia has small, white, five-petaled flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis obliquifolia is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Oxalis obliquifolia

Oxalis obliquifolia can be found in South Africa.

Oxalis obliquifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis obliquifolia?

Oxalis obliquifolia

What is the common name of Oxalis obliquifolia?

Oblique-leaved Wood Sorrel

What is the growth habit of Oxalis obliquifolia?

It is an annual or perennial herb with a spreading habit.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2393970: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.