Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
alvimii
ID:
387986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lourteig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bradea 7: 186 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387318



Common Names

  • Alvimii Oxalis
  • Alvimii Wood-sorrel
  • Alvimii Yellow-sorrel


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Description

Oxalis alvimii (also called Alvim's Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is characterized by its small, heart-shaped leaves and its delicate, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis alvimii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oxalis alvimii is small, yellow and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis alvimii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Oxalis alvimii

Oxalis alvimii can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Oxalis alvimii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis alvimii?

Oxalis alvimii is native to South America, particularly in Brazil.

What is the size of Oxalis alvimii?

Oxalis alvimii typically grows to a height of 4-6 inches.

What is the ideal temperature range for Oxalis alvimii?

Oxalis alvimii prefers temperatures between 55-75°F.

Species in the Oxalis genus

Oxalis purpurea, Oxalis psammophila, Oxalis pretoensis, Oxalis medicaginea, Oxalis semiloba, Oxalis rhombifolia, Oxalis rubropunctata, Oxalis rosea, Oxalis mucronulata, Oxalis nelsonii, Oxalis papuana, Oxalis phaeotricha, Oxalis perdicaria, Oxalis pes-caprae, Oxalis odonellii, Oxalis obliquifolia, Oxalis oregana, Oxalis tabaconasensis, Oxalis subsessilis, Oxalis stricta, Oxalis thompsoniae, Oxalis texana, Oxalis tetraphylla, Oxalis stenorhyncha, Oxalis spiralis, Oxalis violacella, Oxalis tuberosa, Oxalis veadeirosensis, Oxalis valdiviensis, Oxalis bulbocastanum, Oxalis bulbillifera, Oxalis cajalbanensis, Oxalis barrelieri, Oxalis bela-vitoriae, Oxalis blastorhiza, Oxalis blanchetii, Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis conorrhiza, Oxalis campylorhiza, Oxalis chapmanae, Oxalis chachahuensis, Oxalis chartacea, Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis adenophylla, Oxalis articulata, Oxalis areolata, Oxalis anthelmintica, Oxalis amamiana, Oxalis alvimii, Oxalis killipii,

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,

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