Genus Oxalis
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Belonging to the family Oxalidaceae, the genus Oxalis is a large group comprising 741 taxa. It is widespread across North America, South America, Europe, and Australasia, and is also natively found in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and subtropical climate conditions. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 741 taxa (584 base species, 157 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (364), Africa (310), North America (57)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (323), Seasonally Dry Tropical (123), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (88)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (418), Shrubs (112), Annuals & Biennials (17), Succulents (1)
741 taxa found