Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
gagneorum
ID:
1251858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg & Sachet

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 47: 3 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251196



Common Names

  • Oxalis
  • Gagne's Oxalis
  • Gagneorum Oxalis


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Description

Oxalis gagneorum (also called Gagne's Wood Sorrel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Oxalidaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis gagneorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oxalis gagneorum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis gagneorum is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.

Where to Find Oxalis gagneorum

Oxalis gagneorum is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Oxalis gagneorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis gagneorum?

Oxalis gagneorum

What is the common name of Oxalis gagneorum?

Gagne's Oxalis

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis gagneorum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-50160202: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.