Oxalis blackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blackii
ID:
1256345
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bradea 7: 138 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255683
Common Names
- Black's Wood Sorrel
- Black's Yellow Sorrel
- Black's Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxalis blackii (also called blackii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in grasslands, open areas, and disturbed sites. It has bright yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis blackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis blackii has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxalis blackii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position and moist, well-draining soil. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Oxalis blackii
Oxalis blackii can be found in Brazil.
Oxalis blackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis blackii?
Oxalis blackii
What is the common name of Oxalis blackii?
Black's Wood Sorrel
What is the natural habitat of Oxalis blackii?
It is native to Peru
Species in the Oxalis genus
Oxalis purpurea, Oxalis psammophila, Oxalis pretoensis, Oxalis medicaginea, Oxalis semiloba, Oxalis rhombifolia, Oxalis rubropunctata, Oxalis rosea, Oxalis mucronulata, Oxalis nelsonii, Oxalis papuana, Oxalis phaeotricha, Oxalis perdicaria, Oxalis pes-caprae, Oxalis odonellii, Oxalis obliquifolia, Oxalis oregana, Oxalis tabaconasensis, Oxalis subsessilis, Oxalis stricta, Oxalis thompsoniae, Oxalis texana, Oxalis tetraphylla, Oxalis stenorhyncha, Oxalis spiralis, Oxalis violacella, Oxalis tuberosa, Oxalis veadeirosensis, Oxalis valdiviensis, Oxalis bulbocastanum, Oxalis bulbillifera, Oxalis cajalbanensis, Oxalis barrelieri, Oxalis bela-vitoriae, Oxalis blastorhiza, Oxalis blanchetii, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis conorrhiza, Oxalis campylorhiza, Oxalis chapmanae, Oxalis chachahuensis, Oxalis chartacea, Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis adenophylla, Oxalis articulata, Oxalis areolata, Oxalis anthelmintica, Oxalis amamiana, Oxalis alvimii, Oxalis killipii,
Species in the Oxalidaceae family
Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50179611: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.