Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
1253675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bradea 7(2): 238 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253013



Common Names

  • Oxalis Fendleri
  • Fendler's Oxalis
  • Fendler's Flower


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Description

Oxalis fendleri (also called Fendler's Oxalis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to tropical regions in South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis fendleri has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis fendleri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be trained to climb a trellis or wall.

Where to Find Oxalis fendleri

Oxalis fendleri can be found in the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Oxalis fendleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis fendleri?

Oxalis fendleri

What is the common name of Oxalis fendleri?

Fendler's Wood Sorrel

What is the habitat of Oxalis fendleri?

It is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks

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,

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