Oxalis stellata
Also known as: Acetosella stellata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze +2 more
- Acetosella stellata (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Kuntze
- Oxalis bisulca E.Mey.
- Oxalis polyscapa Eckl. & Zeyh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Oxalis stellata is a tuberous plant belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms