Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence & W.L.Wagner
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 54 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748729
Common Names
- Oxalis simplicifolia
- Simplicifolia Oxalis
- Simplicifolia Wood Sorrel
Description
Oxalis simplicifolia (also called 'Simple-leaved wood sorrel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and other grassy areas, and has small white flowers and three-lobed, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis simplicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis simplicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxalis simplicifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Oxalis simplicifolia
Oxalis simplicifolia can be found in moist, grassy areas in the southern United States.
Oxalis simplicifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Oxalis simplicifolia?
Simple-Leaved Wood Sorrel
What is the native range of Oxalis simplicifolia?
North America
What type of habitat does Oxalis simplicifolia prefer?
Moist woods and meadows
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,