Oxalis peduncularis Kunth

Species

Angiosperms > Oxalidales > Oxalidaceae > Oxalis

Characteristics

It is like Oxalis latifolia but has longer flower stalks. These are 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It grows in the tropics. In Ecuador it grows between 2,000-4,500 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The stems are chewed for their sour taste.
Uses medicinal
Edible stems
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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 14 - 60
Germination temperacture (C°) 12 - 20
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Images

Oxalis peduncularis unspecified picture

Distribution

Oxalis peduncularis world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:178322-2
WFO ID wfo-0001089427
COL ID 4BB9Q
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Synonyms

Oxalis longiscapa Acetosella peduncularis Oxalis peduncularis Oxalis haenkeana var. peruviana Oxalis peduncularis var. peduncularis

Lower taxons

Oxalis peduncularis var. pilosa