Description
As the name would imply, this species of ''Oxalis'' typically has pink to violet flowers with petals 10–15 mm long. This species has "Plants arising from a thick, woody, irregularly nodulate-segmented rhizome often with persistent, thickened, and lignescent petiole bases; flowers 3–12 in umbelliform cymes, less commonly in irregular cymes". The plant is a perennial and typically grows up to 45 cm tall and 2 cm in diameter. It spreads by rhizomes (up to 15 cm) to form colonies. It is hermaphrodite and also infrequently produces seeds in long, cylindrical capsules.Uses
''Oxalis articulata'' has a large amount of ascorbic acid and is eaten as a vegetable by inhabitants of Jharkhand, India. Oxalis articulata can be used asOrnamental use
''Oxalis articulata'' is used as an ornamental in Turkey and China. The plant is not drought tolerant and soil should be kept moist. It grows best in acid or light soils. ''Oxalis articulata'' is more competitive than other species in this family, and can tolerate plant beds which are loosely populated with other greenery. However, it thrives in disturbed ground. Though it is hardy, it grows best in warmer areas. It flowers continuously from throughout the warmer months and goes dormant at first frost. Out of the sun, the flowers roll up into a tube-like shape.Control
It is regarded as a weed in many places, including South Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria. As it spreads through rhizomes, care should be taken when removing to avoid leaving behind bulbs. Digging the bulbs out while soil is moist when removing can help this process.See also
* List of the vascular plants of Britain and Ireland 6 * List of plants in the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens * ''References
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q568163 articulata Plants described in 1798 Flora of Southern America Taxa named by Marie Jules César Savigny