Oxalidaceae belongs to the order Oxalidales. It is also known as Wood sorrel family.
The Oxalidaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes herbs, shrubs, and a few small trees. These plants are found in tropical and temperate regions worldwide, with the greatest diversity in South America and southern Africa. Members of the family typically have compound leaves with three leaflets, often folding at night or in response to touch. Flowers are usually five-petaled and radially symmetrical, and the fruit is commonly a capsule that splits open to release seeds.
Oxalidaceae species grow in a variety of habitats, from forest understories to open grasslands. The family includes ornamental and edible plants. A notable commercial crop is oca (Oxalis tuberosa), cultivated in the Andes for its colorful, tangy tubers, which are eaten cooked or dried and are an important traditional food source.
Total genera found for Oxalidaceae: 2
Total plants found for Oxalidaceae: 3