Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1231503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgew. & Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 436 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230841



Common Names

  • Griffith's Oxalis
  • Oxalis griffithii
  • Oxalis griffithii var. griffithii


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Description

Oxalis griffithii (also called Griffith's Oxalis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, leathery leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxalis griffithii var. kantoensis (Terao) T.Shimizu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis griffithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis griffithii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oxalis griffithii

Oxalis griffithii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Oxalis griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis griffithii?

Oxalis griffithii

What is the common name of Oxalis griffithii?

Griffith's Oxalis

Where is Oxalis griffithii native to?

Eastern North 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50064865: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.