Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
387901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norlind

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(4): 12 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387233



Common Names

  • Chartaceous Oxalis
  • Chartaceous Wood-sorrel
  • Chartaceous Yellow-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis chartacea (also called Chartaceous Woodsorrel, among many other common names) is a low-growing, clover-like plant with trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis chartacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover, as it spreads quickly and is drought tolerant. The plant is also known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis chartacea has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds and seedlings with cotyledons that are ovate to obovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis chartacea is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows up to 1 foot in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the root ball or by seed. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Oxalis chartacea

Oxalis chartacea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Oxalis chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis chartacea?

Oxalis chartacea

What is the common name of Oxalis chartacea?

Chartaceous Wood Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis chartacea?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,