Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
potamophila
ID:
1235450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Oxalidác.): 117 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234788





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Description

Oxalis potamophila (also called Riverbank Oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, growing in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis potamophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis potamophila has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have round, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis potamophila is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Cut back in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Oxalis potamophila

Oxalis potamophila can be found in the Chaco region of Argentina.

Oxalis potamophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis potamophila?

Oxalis potamophila

What is the common name of Oxalis potamophila?

Potamophila Oxalis

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis potamophila?

It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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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