Oxalis tortuosa
Also known as: Acetosella bridgesii (Bertero ex Colla) Kuntze +9 more
- Acetosella bridgesii (Bertero ex Colla) Kuntze
- Acetosella gaudichaudii (Barnéoud) Kuntze
- Acetosella maritima (Barnéoud) Kuntze
- Acetosella tortuosa (Lindl.) Kuntze
- Acetosella zonata (Liebm.) Kuntze
- Oxalis bridgesii Bertero ex Colla
- Oxalis gaudichaudii Barnéoud
- Oxalis glomerata Hook. & Arn.
- Oxalis maritima Barnéoud
- Oxalis zonata Liebm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a semisucculent perennial.
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Oxalis tortuosa is a succulent perennial belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Oxalis genus, encompassing over 550 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Juan Fernández Is.