Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 29: 317 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223766
Common Names
- Oxyria sinensis
- Chinese Oxyria
- Chinese Starburst
Description
Oxyria sinensis (also called Chinese Mountain Sorrel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is found in China, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Myanmar. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyria sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxyria sinensis has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxyria sinensis can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Oxyria sinensis
Oxyria sinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Oxyria sinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyria sinensis?
Oxyria sinensis
What is the common name of Oxyria sinensis?
Chinese Oxyria
What is the natural habitat of Oxyria sinensis?
Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Oxyria genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,