Oxalis spiralis

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Oxalis spiralis, the spiral sorrel,[1] is a species of plant of the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae.

Taxonomy

The following subspecies are accepted:[2]

  • Oxalis spiralis subsp. spiralis
  • Oxalis spiralis subsp. membranifolia (R.Knuth) Lourteig
  • Oxalis spiralis subsp. trichophora Lourteig
  • Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola (Donn.Sm.) Lourteig – volcanic sorrel,[3][4] velvet oxalis[4]

Distribution

Oxalis spiralis is native to Central America and western South America.[2][5]

Cultivation

Spiral sorrel is cultivated for its ornamental value. Several cultivars of Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola are available, including:[4]

  • O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Aureus' – bright yellow-green foliage
  • O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' – bright yellow-green and copper-red foliage
  • O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Zinfandel' – dark purple, nearly black foliage
  • O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Plum Crazy' – dark purple foliage, randomly variegated

Gallery

References

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