Oxalis fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1307612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raddi
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Mem. Mat. Fis. Soc. Ital. Sci. Modena, Pt. Mem. Fis. 18: 401 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001320066
Common Names
- Oxalis fruticosa
- Wood Sorrel
- Mountain Sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxalis fruticosa (also called shrubby oxalis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has leathery, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is often found near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis fruticosa has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Oxalis fruticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Oxalis fruticosa
Oxalis fruticosa can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.
Oxalis fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis fruticosa?
Oxalis fruticosa
What type of plant is Oxalis fruticosa?
It is a herbaceous perennial plant.
Where is Oxalis fruticosa found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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
Giuseppe Raddi (1770-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raddi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:374933-1: Based on the initial data import