Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
virgosa
ID:
1256382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molina

Source:
tro

Year:
1782

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255720



Common Names

  • Virgosa Wood Sorrel
  • Virgosa Yellow Sorrel
  • Virgosa Common Yellow Wood Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis virgosa (also called virgosa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, open areas, and disturbed sites. It has bright yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis virgosa is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are edible. It is also used in the landscape as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis virgosa has yellow flowers with a red center and yellow fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis virgosa is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers. Division can be done in spring or fall, with each division containing at least one bud and some roots.

Where to Find Oxalis virgosa

Oxalis virgosa can be found in Paraguay.

Oxalis virgosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis virgosa?

Oxalis virgosa

What is the common name of Oxalis virgosa?

Virgate Yellow Sorrel

What type of plant is Oxalis virgosa?

Perennial herb

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,