Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cleanser
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
काली लकड़ी
In German
Sauerklee
Schwarzes Holz
In French
bois Sorrel
Bois noir
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Blackwood
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Madeira preta
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Czarne drewno
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Press
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Blackwood
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Blackwood Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Blackwood are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Blackwood
Care of Wood Sorrel and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.