Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium
Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium, commonly known as wood sorrel, is a perennial herb distinguished by its delicate, heart-shaped leaflets. Often found in shaded, moist woodlands, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its tangy, citrus-like flavor and its potential therapeutic properties in managing various mild ailments.
- Scientific name: Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- Native range: Southern America
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Activities
Oxalis sepium subsp. sepium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Bacteriostatic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |