Oxalis colchaguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchaguensis
ID:
1256401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lourteig
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bradea 7(2): 482 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255739
Common Names
- Colchaguensis Wood Sorrel
- Colchaguensis Yellow Sorrel
- Colchaguensis Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxalis colchaguensis (also called Oxalis colchaguensis var. colchaguensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has white to pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oxalis colchaguensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are edible. It is also used in the landscape as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxalis colchaguensis has white flowers with a yellow center and red fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxalis colchaguensis is a tropical evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual containers. Division can be done in spring or fall, with each division containing at least one bud and some roots.
Where to Find Oxalis colchaguensis
Oxalis colchaguensis can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Oxalis colchaguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxalis colchaguensis?
Oxalis colchaguensis
What is the common name of Oxalis colchaguensis?
Colchagua Yellow Sorrel
What type of plant is Oxalis colchaguensis?
Perennial herb
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50179702: Based on the initial data import
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.