Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
rosettifolia
ID:
1323125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roets, Dreyer & Oberl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 89: 58 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335579



Common Names

  • Wood Sorrel
  • Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
  • Rosette Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis rosettifolia (also called Rosette oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis rosettifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxalis rosettifolia is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis rosettifolia is a bulbous plant that is best propagated by division. To propagate, carefully divide a mature clump of plants and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and keep in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Oxalis rosettifolia

Oxalis rosettifolia is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Oxalis rosettifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis rosettifolia?

Oxalis rosettifolia

What is the family of Oxalis rosettifolia?

Oxalidaceae

What is the native range of Oxalis rosettifolia?

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,

References

Léanne Laurette Dreyer (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dreyer' in the authors string.
Kenneth Carl Oberlander: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberl.' in the authors string.
Francois Roets: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roets' in the authors string.