Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
387790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
cmp

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Sag. Stor. Nat. Chili : 132 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387122



Common Names

  • Oxalis tuberosa
  • Tuberosa Oxalis
  • Tuberosa's Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis crenata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Xanthoxalis tuberosa (Molina) Holub [unknown]
  • Acetosella crassicaulis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella crenata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella tuberosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis crassicaulis Zucc. [unknown]
  • Oxalis chicligastensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis melilotoides argentina Griseb. [unknown]
  • Oxalis arracacha G.Don [unknown]
  • Oxalis aracatcha hort. ex Zucc. [unknown]
  • Xanthoxalis crassicaulis Small [unknown]

Description

Oxalis tuberosa (also called 'Tuberous Wood Sorrel', among many other common names) is an annual herb with stems up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in open, dry places.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis tuberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis tuberosa has yellow or pink 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 tuberosa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oxalis tuberosa

Oxalis tuberosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Oxalis tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis tuberosa?

Oxalis tuberosa

What is the common name of Oxalis tuberosa?

Tuberous Wood Sorrel

What is the optimal temperature for Oxalis tuberosa?

60-70°F

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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