Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
leucopetala
ID:
509185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rugayah & Sunarti

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 327 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508517

Common Names

  • Averrhoa Leucopetala
  • Leucopetala Averrhoa
  • Leucopetala Carambola

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Description

Averrhoa leucopetala (also called White-petaled Averrhoa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Averrhoa leucopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Averrhoa leucopetala has white flowers with five petals and a small, round seed capsule. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Averrhoa leucopetala is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Averrhoa leucopetala

Averrhoa leucopetala can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Averrhoa leucopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Averrhoa leucopetala?

Averrhoa leucopetala

What is the common name of Averrhoa leucopetala?

Leucopetala

What is the natural habitat of Averrhoa leucopetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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 kew-2606393: Based on the initial data import
Rugayah (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rugayah' in the authors string.
Siti Sunarti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sunarti' in the authors string.