Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
fenestrata
ID:
1329121

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dreyer, Roets & Oberl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Blumea 59: 135 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341575



Common Names

  • Oxalis fenestrata
  • Fenestrata Oxalis
  • Fenestrata Wood Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis fenestrata (also called windowed oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are divided into many small, narrow segments and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis fenestrata is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a groundcover or border plant, as it is low-growing and provides a neat edge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis fenestrata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis fenestrata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.

Where to Find Oxalis fenestrata

Oxalis fenestrata is native to Brazil, where it is found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

Oxalis fenestrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis fenestrata?

Oxalis fenestrata

What are the common names of Oxalis fenestrata?

Common names of Oxalis fenestrata include Chinese oxalis and Chinese wood sorrel.

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis fenestrata?

Oxalis fenestrata is native to China and grows in moist, shady areas.

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.
Francois Roets: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roets' in the authors string.