Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
387730

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 66: 10 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387062

Common Names

  • Oxalis subsessilis
  • Subsessile Oxalis
  • Oxalis

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Description

Oxalis subsessilis (also called Subsessile 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 subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads, while the flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxalis subsessilis is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis subsessilis 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 Oxalis subsessilis

Oxalis subsessilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Oxalis subsessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis subsessilis?

Oxalis subsessilis

What is the common name of Oxalis subsessilis?

Subsessile Oxalis

What is the habitat of Oxalis subsessilis?

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,