Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
tacorensis
ID:
1236820

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3425 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236158



Common Names

  • Oxalis
  • Tacorensis
  • Oxalis Tacorensis


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Description

Oxalis tacorensis (also called 'Tacorensis Wood Sorrel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 2 cm long. It produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oxalis tacorensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxalis tacorensis has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxalis tacorensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Oxalis tacorensis

Oxalis tacorensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.

Oxalis tacorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oxalis tacorensis?

Oxalis tacorensis

What are the common names of Oxalis tacorensis?

Tacoronte oxalis

What is the natural habitat of Oxalis tacorensis?

It is found in dry forests of the Canary Islands

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-50088124: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.