Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium
Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium, is a perennial herbaceous plant valued for its traditional medicinal properties. Often found in damp, shaded habitats, it contains bioactive compounds used in various folk remedies. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Oxalis Sepium Var. Prolongata
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oxalis sepium subsp. sepiumSynonyms
- Oxalis sepium var. prolongata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Oxalidales, it is classified under the family Oxalidaceae and the genus Oxalis. Specifically, the subspecies sepium represents a distinct taxonomic level within this group.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Oxalis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of South America and the Caribbean. In the Caribbean, its range extends to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving into Brazil, the species is widely distributed across the North and Northeast regions. It is also documented within the West-Central territory of the same country. Finally, the distribution reaches into the Southeast region of Brazil, completing its widespread footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast |
| Brazil | Brazil North |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Bacteriostatic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Bacteriostatic
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