Oxalis pes-caprae
Oxalis pes-caprae, commonly known as Bermuda buttercup, is a resilient perennial herb widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Beyond its vibrant yellow blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Various cultures utilize its leaves and roots in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Oxalis pes-caprae
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Oxalidales. Finally, it is a member of the family Oxalidaceae within the genus Oxalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Oxalidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oxalis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also present in the Czechia-Slovakia region. Its range extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares islands. Finally, the plant is recorded in the Mediterranean territory of Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Oxalis pes-caprae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, oxalate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oxalis pes-caprae has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oxalis pes-caprae has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, oxidative damage, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |