Family Name | Oxalidaceae |
Scientific name | Oxalis corniculata |
Common name | Procumbent Yellow-sorrel or Sleeping Beauty |
Growth habit | Sunny, warm, moist environment. Good drought ability. |
Leaf | Straight, palmate leaf shape. |
Flower | Rose-coloured flower. Flowering between April and November |
Fruit | Long cylindrical capsule, during June to September. |
More to learn | Easily damage by spider, leaves will become yellow-coloured and dry. Therefore, the plant can be sprayed insecticide during the growing process. |
Properties | Stems and leaves contain oxalic acid. Can be used as medicine. |
Treats | Cooling, reduction of swelling, cure sore throat and scoliosis. |
Reference | 中州花木網 有健康網 |