Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
thompsoniae
ID:
387734

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.J.Conn & P.G.Richards

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7: 175 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387066



Common Names

  • Oxalis thompsoniae
  • Thompson's Oxalis
  • Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis thompsoniae (also called Thompson's Oxalis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South America. It has long, slender stems and small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis thompsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis thompsoniae has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis thompsoniae is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seed, it should be done in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Oxalis thompsoniae

Oxalis thompsoniae is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Oxalis thompsoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis thompsoniae?

Oxalis thompsoniae

What is the common name of Oxalis thompsoniae?

Thompson's Oxalis

What is the habitat of Oxalis thompsoniae?

It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Peter G. Richards: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.G.Richards' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977272-1: Based on the initial data import