Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
suborbiculata
ID:
1256339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bradea 7: 73 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255677



Common Names

  • Oxalis suborbiculata
  • Suborbicular Oxalis
  • Suborbiculata Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis suborbiculata (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 suborbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis suborbiculata has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis suborbiculata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and moist, well-draining soil. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Oxalis suborbiculata

Oxalis suborbiculata can be found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Oxalis suborbiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis suborbiculata?

Oxalis suborbiculata

What is the common name of Oxalis suborbiculata?

Suborbiculate Wood Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis suborbiculata?

It is native to Brazil

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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