Because of its bright green leaves divided into four sections, oxalis is commonly called the shamrock plant. The american bulbbearing oxalis oxalidaceae have diverse. Different patterns of colonization of oxalis alpina in the sky islands of. It mainly reproduces vegetatively, via bulbils and bulbs, and commonly grows in gardens, cultivated areas, orchards, crop fields and nurseries. Oxalis latifolia epic electronic plant information center. Oxalis latifolia kunth broadleaf woodsorrel subordinate taxa.
Pdf diversification of the american bulbbearing oxalis. Corniculatae is revised for eastern north america and contrasted with previous classifications and circum. With so many species available, you can find oxalis in a wide range of annuals, perennials, and even tropical types. This plant is mentioned in the ancient texts of ayurveda as an elixir of life life saving herb and worshipped for over 3000 years due to its healing properties. Robb department of botany, university of exeter received 5 iday 1962 with 10 figures in the text summary some morphological and anatomical aspects of the devon and cornwall form of oxalis latifolia are presented, together with an account of the method by which vegetative propagation is achieved. Gorgeous multicolored oxalis shamrock bulbs for sale easy. Oxalis latifolia is a perennial herb native to north, central and south america. Oxalis is not one of the heavyweights in the herb world because of its high oxalic acid content. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Oxylis acid or sour reffering to the sharp taste of the plant. Oxalis latifolia online atlas of the british and irish flora. Gaining knowledge about the conditions needed for their activation may contribute to the control of this weed. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. False shamrock plant oxalis triangularis growing and. This diverse genus is comprised of hundreds of species. The blossoms are small, bountiful, and come in a broad range of soft colors. Oxalis latifolia is a species of flowering plant in the woodsorrel family known by the common names garden pinksorrel and broadleaf woodsorrel. Systematic relationships in southern african oxalis l. Media in category oxalis latifolia the following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. As theyre easy growers both inground and in containers, feel free to.
False shamrock plant oxalis triangularis growing and care. Pdf systematic relationships in southern african oxalis. The small pinkish or white colored blooms are an attractive addition to the rich purple leaves, which are the star of the show. Download includes an excel spreadsheet of the attributes, and a pdf explaining the background and nomenclature. Note that the pdf version is the booklet as published, whereas the excel spreadsheet incorporates subsequent corrections. Oxalis, genus of small herbaceous plants, in the family oxalidaceae, comprising about 850 species, native primarily to southern africa and tropical and south america. Oxalis versicolor candy cane forms a low bush that in summer sports upward, trumpetshaped white flowers with a twisting peppermintlike red stripe. Tracheophyta magnoliopsida oxalidaceae oxalis oxalis latifolia.
Oxalis, or shamrock, astounds with an abundance of delicate, starlike flowers and unique foliage. Possess three widely heartshaped leaflets, distinctly triangular, leaves on long petioles which arise directly from rootstock. The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas. We also include the answer, uncertainty rating, and score for each question. Plants profile for oxalis latifolia broadleaf woodsorrel. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Oxalis alpina is a tetraploid, herbaceous species inhabiting the sky. Oxalis latifolia name synonyms ionoxalis vallicola rose oxalis binervis regel homonyms oxalis latifolia kunth oxalis latifolia trel.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. In some cases, by combining genetic and historical physical evidence, the. Journal of agriculture tropicale et botanique applique, 7. This diminutive little plant is also suitable for growing outdoors with minimal attention, although it may need a little help getting through chilly winters. Oxalis is an easytogrow plant that might even develop tiny white flowers that hide beneath the foliage. It invades orchards, plant nurseries, gardens and corn fields. Oxalis latifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
The structure of the bulb, 12 cm diameter, is complex with two main types of scale which jackson 1960 refers to as membranous and true scales. Knuth acedera spanish, acederilla spanish, azedinhadefolhasroxas portuguese, broadleaf woodsorrel, broadleaf woodsorrel, fishtail oxalis, garden pinksorrel, oseille french. Take the vigorous but wellbehaved oxalis hirta, for example. Effect of temperature and moisture on the dormancy and. The plants database includes the following 39 species of oxalis. Pdf oxalis latifolia is a weed with a tropical, temperate and mediterranean distribution. Oxalis latifolia is a weed with a tropical, temperate and mediterranean distribution. Taxonomy of yellowflowered caulescent oxalis oxalidaceae in eastern north america guy l. Membranous scales are the first to be produced, whether in newly forming bulbils, or at. A few south american species have edible tubers or roots, but most members of the genus are familiar as garden ornamentals. Several species of oxalis can also make wonderful, easy to grow houseplants. Below is all of the evidence and associated references used to evaluate the risk potential of this taxon. Oxalis, or shamrock plant, is an easytogrow houseplant valued for its delicate, clovershaped leaves.
Changes in its distribution cannot be readily assessed. Gorgeous multicolored oxalis shamrock bulbs for sale. Pdf management of oxalis latifolia and calystegia sepium in. There are many fabulous oxalis found in south africa, one of our mediterraneanclimate cousins. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Oxalis latifolia in the narrow sense type from campeche, mexico, with somewhat angular leaflets, occurs in mexico as far north as veracruz, san luis potosi, and tamaulipas. On the life and problems of control of oxalis latifolia kunth. Pdf management of oxalis latifolia and calystegia sepium. Congruence between palynological and plastid trnlf evidence article pdf available in taxon 534. Small, ionoxalis vallicola rose, oxalis martiana zucc. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
Oxalis latifolia global invasive species database gisd 2015. Many oxalis species, however, have great colonising ability, and have. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966 symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi. The effect of temperature and moisture on the activation of two forms of oxalis latifolia kunth bulbs common and cornwall was studied. There is also the plain green type which look similar to a. Oxalis grows from bulbs, and like all bulbs, requires a period of dormancy each year. Although shamrock plants are usually bright green, oxalis is also available in shades of maroon and deep purple. Description top of page a number of oxalis species are unusual among dicotyledons in producing scaly bulbs. View picture of oxalis species, broadleaf wood sorrel, garden pinksorrel, mexican oxalis oxalis latifolia at daves garden.
Different patterns of colonization of oxalis alpina in the sky islands. Knuths monograph, except that the section polyoxalis 0. The false shamrock plant oxalis triangularis is a bulb type flowering plant which is also known as the purple shamrock or wood sorrel from the oxalis genus. Oxalis latifolia kunth is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus oxalis family oxalidaceae. Oxalis latifolia, an invasive weed introduced from central america. This latefall through spring bloomer features bright green, tightly held oblong leaves and 34inch magentapink flowers.
Nesom 2925 hartwood drive fort worth, texas 76109, u. The northern populations tend to have more rounded leaflets and perhaps may be better identified by a different name, but they are neither o. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. All south african oxalis species are bulbous and bear leaves and flowers at. It is native to mexico and parts of central and south america. Wood sorrel, broadleaf wood sorrel, mexican oxalis plant family. Both species are recorded as introduced weeds in other asian countries. Certain varieties boast deeppurple, triangular leaves, while others show off dark accent markings. Effectiveness of methyl bromide, dazomet and metham in eradicating oxalis latifolia. Oxalis latifolia broadleaf woodsorrel oxalis macrocarpa sorrel oxalis montana mountain woodsorrel oxalis nelsonii sorrel oxalis oregana redwoodsorrel. Oxalic acid occurs naturally in small amounts in many vegetables and fruits, including rhubarb, spinach, mustard greens, poppy seeds, sweet potatoes, cabbage, pumpkin, strawberries, mangoes, tomatoes, and parsnips, to name a few.
Oxalis latifolia kunth show all show tabs broadleaf woodsorrel general information. Oxalis latifolia broadleaf woodsorrel oxalis macrocarpa sorrel oxalis montana mountain woodsorrel oxalis nelsonii sorrel oxalis oregana. Plant details information about oxalis latifolia plant. The look is both comical and pretty, but like others in this species, its a tough. This variety produces stunning orangechartreuse foliage and decorative goldenyellow flowers all spring and summer. As suggested by the r8s manual, a crossvalidation procedure was implemented to. The name is derived from the greek word oxalis acid because the plants have. Oxalis latifolia oxalaoverview eppo global database. Leaflets transversely cuneate, with lobe apices 1250 mm apart.
Oxalis versicolor varieties are wellknown in the trade, but one has a unique nameand lookto match. Depending on the variety, the blooms may be white, purple, yellow, pink or red. This page was last edited on 20 february 2017, at 22. Fact sheets are available from department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi service centres and our customer service centre telephone 25 23. Many oxalis are bulbforming plants while others form vigorous spreading plants that can create dense colonies. Oxalis, also known as shamrock or sorrel, is a popular indoor plant around the st. General information about oxalis latifolia oxala usa, mexico, central america, south america to peru.