Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
745034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberl. & Dreyer

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 75: 242 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744367



Common Names

  • Oxalis Ericifolia
  • Heath Oxalis
  • Heath Wood-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis ericifolia (also called Heath Wood-sorrel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has trifoliate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers have a pleasant scent and can be used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxalis ericifolia are small, yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis ericifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Oxalis ericifolia

Oxalis ericifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Oxalis ericifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis ericifolia?

Oxalis ericifolia

What is the family of Oxalis ericifolia?

Oxalidaceae

Where is Oxalis ericifolia found?

It is found in South Africa

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

Léanne Laurette Dreyer (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dreyer' in the authors string.
Kenneth Carl Oberlander: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberl.' in the authors string.