Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
387766

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 755 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387098



Common Names

  • Oxalis spiralis
  • Spiral Oxalis
  • Oxalis


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Synonyms

  • Oxalis pubescens Kunth [unknown]
  • Oxalis knuthii Pittier [unknown]
  • Oxalis glandulosa (R.Knuth) Pittier [unknown]
  • Oxalis pubescens glandulosa R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Xanthoxalis spiralis (G.Don) Holub [unknown]
  • Acetosella pubescens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Oxalis saulierei R.Knuth [unknown]
  • Oxalis spiralis spiralis [unknown]
  • Oxalis spiralis trichophora Lourteig [unknown]
  • Oxalis spiralis glandulosa (R.Knuth) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Oxalis spiralis (also called Spiral-leaved Oxalis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South America. It has long, slender stems and small, spiral-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis spiralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oxalis spiralis sub. vulcanicola (Donn.Sm.) Lourteig

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis spiralis has yellow or pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis spiralis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oxalis spiralis

Oxalis spiralis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Oxalis spiralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis spiralis?

Oxalis spiralis

What is the common name of Oxalis spiralis?

Spiral Oxalis

What is the habitat of Oxalis spiralis?

It is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions

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 kew-2394359: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.