Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
filifoliolata
ID:
1324510

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Suda & Krejčíková

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 124: 18 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336964



Common Names

  • Oxalis Filifoliolata
  • Filifoliolata's Oxalis
  • Filifoliolata Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis filifoliolata (also called thread-leaf oxalis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis filifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis filifoliolata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis filifoliolata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Oxalis filifoliolata

Oxalis filifoliolata is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Oxalis filifoliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis filifoliolata?

Oxalis filifoliolata

What is the common name of Oxalis filifoliolata?

Threadleaf Oxalis

Where is Oxalis filifoliolata native to?

South America

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

Jan Suda (1974-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Suda' in the authors string.
Jana Krejčíková (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krejčíková' in the authors string.