Oxygonum acetosella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acetosella
ID:
387655
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 60 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386987
Common Names
- Oxygonum acetosella
- Sorrel Oxygonum
- Oxygonum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxygonum acetosella (also called Acetosella Oxygonum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxygonum acetosella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can be used in salads, while the flowers can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxygonum acetosella has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxygonum acetosella is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Oxygonum acetosella
Oxygonum acetosella can be found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Oxygonum acetosella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxygonum acetosella?
Oxygonum acetosella
What is the common name of Oxygonum acetosella?
Sorrel Oxygonum
Where is Oxygonum acetosella native to?
Australia
Species in the Oxygonum genus
Oxygonum buchananii, Oxygonum delagoense, Oxygonum auriculatum, Oxygonum atriplicifolium, Oxygonum annuum, Oxygonum alatum, Oxygonum acetosella, Oxygonum stuhlmannii, Oxygonum sinuatum, Oxygonum salicifolium, Oxygonum fruticosum, Oxygonum gramineum, Oxygonum pachybasis, Oxygonum lineare, Oxygonum limbatum, Oxygonum dregeanum, Oxygonum sagittatum, Oxygonum subfastigiatum, Oxygonum schliebenii, Oxygonum leptopus, Oxygonum hirtum, Oxygonum ellipticum, Oxygonum magdalenae, Oxygonum lobatum,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2394144: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.