Oxalis tuberosa

'Oxalis tuberosa' is an annual plant that overwinters as underground stem tubers.

The larvae feed on Oxalis tuberosa.

Annals from Andean countries report about 7-10 tons per hectare for Oxalis tuberosa production.

Harmine found in root secretions of Oxalis tuberosa has been found to have insecticidal properties.

A number of ongoing ex situ and in situ conservation projects currently focus on the preservation of Oxalis tuberosa diversity.

The Oca (Oxalis tuberosa), is a starchy, edible tuber, grown in South America.

The cultivation and use of a fleshy pink variety of Oxalis tuberosa in New Zealand already indicates a wider utilization and agricultural interest than has been previously recognized.

Bais, Harsh Pal; Vepachedu, Ramarao & Vivanco, Jorge M. (2003): Root specific elicitation and exudation of fluorescent β-carbolines in transformed root cultures of Oxalis tuberosa.