Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
noctiflora
ID:
1330163

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.MacFarl., Dreyer, Roets & Oberl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 1156 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342617



Common Names

  • Noctiflora Oxalis
  • Noctiflora Oxalis Plant
  • Oxalis Plant


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Description

Oxalis noctiflora (also called Night-flowering Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a species of herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and feathery, light green leaves. It typically grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis noctiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, bell-shaped flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxalis noctiflora are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis noctiflora is a perennial herb that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Oxalis noctiflora

Oxalis noctiflora is native to Brazil.

Oxalis noctiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis noctiflora?

Oxalis noctiflora

What is the common name of Oxalis noctiflora?

Noctiflora oxalis

What type of plant is Oxalis noctiflora?

Herb

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.