Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
salvadorensis
ID:
1256108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sidwell & S.Knapp

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 90 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255446



Common Names

  • Oxalis salvadorensis
  • Salvador Oxalis
  • Salvador Wood Sorrel


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Description

Oxalis salvadorensis (also called Salvador's wood sorrel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant, meaning it grows on the ground, usually in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis salvadorensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis salvadorensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis salvadorensis is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Oxalis salvadorensis

Oxalis salvadorensis can be found in El Salvador.

Oxalis salvadorensis FAQ

What is the common name of Oxalis salvadorensis?

Salvador Oxalis

What is the scientific name of Salvador Oxalis?

Oxalis salvadorensis

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis salvadorensis?

It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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-50178988: Based on the initial data import
Sandra Knapp (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Knapp' in the authors string.
Karen Sidwell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sidwell' in the authors string.