Plant Family

Oxalidaceae

4 plants in database

Oxalidaceae in this database spans zones 5-12 with 4 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Edible) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Oxalidaceae
Plants in Database
4
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
5–12
Herbaceous
2 plants
Tree
1 plants
Sub-Canopy
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Edible×4 Wildlife Attractor×4 Ornamental×2 Ground Cover×2 Medicinal×1 Mulcher×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Oxalidaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
50% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
50% of family
Aphidoidea

All Oxalidaceae Plants — 4 total

Bilimbi
Averrhoa bilimbi
Carambola
Averrhoa carambola
Oca
Oxalis tuberosa
Wood Sorrel
Oxalis violacea