Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
390655

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 435 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389987



Common Names

  • Oxalis frutescens
  • Frutescens Oxalis
  • Oxalis Frutescens


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis psilotricha Turcz. [unknown]
  • Oxalis plumieri Jacq. [unknown]
  • Oxalis nodulosa Pittier [unknown]
  • Oxalis pentantha Jacq. [unknown]
  • Oxalis tephrodes Turcz. [unknown]
  • Oxalis avilensis Pittier [unknown]
  • Oxalis coarctata R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis jahnii Pittier [unknown]
  • Oxalis mairaryensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis distans A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Oxalis fasciculata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Oxalis frutescens pentantha (Jacq.) Lourteig [unknown]
  • Oxalis frutescens margaritensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis pentantha humboldtii DC. [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis psilotricha Rose [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis pentantha Rose [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis frutescens Small [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis fasciculata Rose [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis tephrodes Rose [unknown]
  • Acetosella bahiensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella diffusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella distans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella fasciculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella frutescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella pentantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella pilosissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella psilotricha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella schomburgkiana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acetosella tephrodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis glaucifolia R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis pilosissima Turcz. [unknown]
  • Oxalis sublignosa R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis coccinea Woodson & Schery [unknown]
  • Oxalis glabrata R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Lotoxalis glabrata Rose [unknown]
  • Oxalis guatemalensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis bahiensis Progel [unknown]
  • Oxalis chacoensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis diffusa Pohl [unknown]
  • Oxalis herzogii R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis hispida Zucc. [unknown]
  • Oxalis descolei R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis frutescens frutescens [unknown]
  • Oxalis harmsiana R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis charaguensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis camporum Brandegee [unknown]
  • Oxalis schomburgkiana Progel [unknown]
  • Oxalis cruzeirensis R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis leptophylla G.Don [unknown]
  • Oxalis frutescens cicatricosa R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis neaei glabrata Baker [unknown]
  • Oxalis schomburgkiana leiocarpa Progel [unknown]

Description

Oxalis frutescens (also called Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, clover-like leaves and yellow or white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis frutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxalis frutescens sub. borjensis (Kunth) Lourteig
Oxalis frutescens sub. angustifolia (Kunth) Lourteig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis frutescens has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis frutescens can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. Division of the clumps is the easiest way to propagate the plant. The clumps can be divided in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Oxalis frutescens

Oxalis frutescens can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Oxalis frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis frutescens?

Oxalis frutescens

What is the common name of Oxalis frutescens?

Bushy Wood Sorrel

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis frutescens?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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