Oxalis tuberosa subsp. tuberosa
New Zealand Yam
Also known as: Acetosella crassicaulis (Zucc.) Kuntze +11 more
- Acetosella crassicaulis (Zucc.) Kuntze
- Acetosella crenata (Jacq.) Kuntze
- Acetosella tuberosa (Molina) Kuntze
- Oxalis aracatcha Zucc.
- Oxalis arracacha G.Don
- Oxalis chicligastensis R.Knuth
- Oxalis chieligastensis R.Knuth
- Oxalis crassicaulis Zucc.
- Oxalis crenata Jacq.
- Oxalis melilotoides var. argentina Griseb.
- Xanthoxalis crassicaulis (Zucc.) Small
- Xanthoxalis tuberosa (Molina) Holub
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Oxalis tuberosa subsp. tuberosa (commonly known as New Zealand-yam) is a tuberous plant within the Oxalidaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Oxalis tuberosa, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
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)
Venezuela
Base Species & Variations