Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
1247033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 376 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246371



Common Names

  • Oxalis pinetorum
  • Pinetorum Oxalis
  • Oxalis Pinetorum


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Description

Oxalis pinetorum (also called 'Pine Oxalis', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to South America. It has clover-like leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis pinetorum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis pinetorum has white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis pinetorum is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Oxalis pinetorum

Oxalis pinetorum is native to the southeastern United States.

Oxalis pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis pinetorum?

Oxalis pinetorum

What is the common name of Oxalis pinetorum?

Pine Oxalis

Where is Oxalis pinetorum native to?

South 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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