Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1256392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255730



Common Names

  • Procumbens Wood Sorrel
  • Procumbens Yellow Sorrel
  • Procumbens Common Yellow Wood Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis procumbens (also called Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a species of wood sorrel native to South America. It has a clumping habit and small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis procumbens is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are edible. It is also used in the landscape as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxalis procumbens sub. bathieana Lourteig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis procumbens has yellow flowers with a red center and yellow fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis procumbens is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers. Division can be done in spring or fall, with each division containing at least one bud and some roots.

Where to Find Oxalis procumbens

Oxalis procumbens can be found in South Africa.

Oxalis procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis procumbens?

Oxalis procumbens

What is the common name of Oxalis procumbens?

Procumbent Yellow Sorrel

What type of plant is Oxalis procumbens?

Perennial herb

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:375298-1: Based on the initial data import