Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
388118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barnéoud in Gay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 1: 448 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387450



Common Names

  • Oxalis dumetorum
  • Bushy Wood Sorrel
  • Bushy Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Acetosella dumetorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella prorepens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis prorepens Phil. [unknown]
  • Oxalis hookeriana Pohl ex Progel [unknown]
  • Xanthoxalis dumetorum (Barnéoud) Holub [unknown]

Description

Oxalis dumetorum (also called Bushy Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion in areas with poor soil. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to prevent soil compaction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis dumetorum has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis dumetorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oxalis dumetorum

Oxalis dumetorum can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Oxalis dumetorum FAQ

What is the growth rate of Oxalis dumetorum?

Oxalis dumetorum has a slow to medium growth rate.

How much sunlight does Oxalis dumetorum need?

Oxalis dumetorum prefers partial to full sun.

What type of soil does Oxalis dumetorum prefer?

Oxalis dumetorum prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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 kew-2395189: Based on the initial data import
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.