Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
oregana
ID:
387540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 211 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386872



Common Names

  • Oxalis oregana
  • Oregon Wood Sorrel
  • Oregon Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Acetosella oregana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis oregana smalliana (R.Knuth) Munz [unknown]
  • Oxalis smalliana R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis oregana smalliana (R.Knuth) M.Peck [unknown]
  • Oxys oregana Greene [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella oregana (Nutt.) Trel. [unknown]
  • Oxalis oregana tracyi Jeps. [unknown]
  • Oxalis acetosella oregana (Nutt.) D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Oxalis oregana (also called Oregon Oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis oregana 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 oregana 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 oregana 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 oregana

Oxalis oregana can be found in North America.

Oxalis oregana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis oregana?

Oxalis oregana

What is the common name of Oxalis oregana?

Oregon Wood Sorrel

Where is Oxalis oregana native to?

North 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,

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