Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 130: 62 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390765
Common Names
- Triana's Wood Sorrel
- Triana's Oxalis
- Oxalis trianae
Description
Oxalis trianae (also called Bermuda Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas. It has a thick, tuberous root and broad, trifoliate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis trianae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis trianae has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxalis trianae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Oxalis trianae
Oxalis trianae is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Oxalis trianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis trianae?
Oxalis trianae
What is the common name of Oxalis trianae?
Triana's Wood Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Oxalis trianae?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,