Oxalis perennans
Woody Rooted Yellow Sorrel
Also known as: Oxalis cognata Steud. +2 more
- Oxalis cognata Steud.
- Oxalis corniculata var. preissiana (Steud.) R.Knuth
- Oxalis preissiana Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oxalis perennans (commonly known as Woody-rooted Yellow-sorrel) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Oxalis, which contains over 550 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Zealand South