Oxalis adenophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the southern regions of South America. Its range extends across the southern parts of Argentina, covering both the southern and northwestern territories of the country. In addition to its presence in Argentina, it is also found within the central regions of Chile. Furthermore, the species can be located in the southern parts of Chile as well. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated in the southern cone of the continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Oxalis adenophylla is characterized by a broad altitudinal distribution, allowing it to inhabit diverse environmental gradients. This species exhibits remarkable adaptability across a vast vertical range, spanning from sea level up to an elevation of 2600 m AMSL. This wide elevational range suggests that the plant can persist in both lowland tropical or subtropical climates and higher-altitude montane ecosystems, likely navigating varying temperature regimes, moisture availability, and atmospheric pressures. Such an expansive ecological niche indicates a high degree of plasticity in its physiological requirements, enabling it to thrive across significantly different topographical zones within its natural habitat.

Elevational range max:

2600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Oxalis adenophylla is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this species maintains a long-term presence in its habitat, often relying on underground structures to survive periods of dormancy or unfavorable environmental conditions. This perennial nature enables the plant to establish a stable existence, repeatedly undergoing vegetative growth and reproductive cycles over an extended lifespan.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Oxalis adenophylla is characterized by a non-woody, herbaceous growth form, presenting as a small herb or forb. As a terrestrial plant, it occupies land-based habitats rather than aquatic or epiphytic niches, and it functions as an independent organism without any parasitic tendencies. In terms of its physical structure, the plant is self-supporting and does not exhibit a climbing habit, maintaining a compact and upright stature consistent with its herbaceous nature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Oxalis adenophylla has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.

Leaf

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Root

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Oxalis adenophylla has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include "tortillas", raw.

"tortillas"

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Raw

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology