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Oxalis hirta

Tropical Woodsorrel
Also known as: Acetosella brevicaulis (Sond.) Kuntze +12 more
  • Acetosella brevicaulis (Sond.) Kuntze
  • Acetosella hirta (L.) Kuntze
  • Oxalis fulgida Lindl.
  • Oxalis longisepala Tod.
  • Oxalis macromischos Spreng.
  • Oxalis multiflora Jacq.
  • Oxalis rosacea Jacq.
  • Oxalis rubella Jacq.
  • Oxalis sessilifolia L.
  • Oxalis tubiflora var. canescens Sond.
  • Oxalis tubiflora var. minor Sond.
  • Oxalis tubiflora var. robusta Sond.
  • Oxalis tubiflora var. secunda Sond.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Oxalis hirta (commonly known as Tropical woodsorrel) is a tuberous plant within the Oxalidaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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