Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
391375

Status:
valid

Authors:
Progel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 494 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390707



Common Names

  • Oxalis arachnoidea
  • Arachnoidea Wood Sorrel
  • Arachnoidea Yellow Sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Acetosella arachnoidea (Progel) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Oxalis arachnoidea (also called Spidery wood sorrel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and produces small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis arachnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxalis arachnoidea are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis arachnoidea is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 8 inches in height. It is native to Central America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and divisions should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Oxalis arachnoidea

Oxalis arachnoidea is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Oxalis arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis arachnoidea?

Oxalis arachnoidea

What is the common name of Oxalis arachnoidea?

Spiderwort

What is the growth habit of Oxalis arachnoidea?

It is an evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.

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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