Oxalis serpens
Also known as: Acetosella serpens (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze
- Acetosella serpens (A.St.-Hil.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oxalis serpens is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Oxalis genus, encompassing over 550 species globally. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms