Oxalis latifolia epic electronic plant information center. Systematic relationships in southern african oxalis l. Oxalis latifolia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Pdf management of oxalis latifolia and calystegia sepium in. 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. There is also the plain green type which look similar to a. Oxalis latifolia gbif global biodiversity information facility. Fact sheets are available from department of employment, economic development and innovation deedi service centres and our customer service centre telephone 25 23. Plant details information about oxalis latifolia plant. Because of its bright green leaves divided into four sections, oxalis is commonly called the shamrock plant. Oxalis, also known as shamrock or sorrel, is a popular indoor plant around the st. Possess three widely heartshaped leaflets, distinctly triangular, leaves on long petioles which arise directly from rootstock.
The blossoms are small, bountiful, and come in a broad range of soft colors. All south african oxalis species are bulbous and bear leaves and flowers at. Plants profile for oxalis latifolia broadleaf woodsorrel. Oxalis latifolia bhl biodiversity heritage library. Media in category oxalis latifolia the following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
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. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Different patterns of colonization of oxalis alpina in the sky islands of. Oxalis versicolor varieties are wellknown in the trade, but one has a unique nameand lookto match. Changes in its distribution cannot be readily assessed. Small, ionoxalis vallicola rose, oxalis martiana zucc. Take the vigorous but wellbehaved oxalis hirta, for example. Oxalis latifolia oxalaoverview eppo global database. 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. Depending on the variety, the blooms may be white, purple, yellow, pink or red. Several species of oxalis can also make wonderful, easy to grow houseplants. Oxalis latifolia kunth show all show tabs broadleaf woodsorrel general information. The american bulbbearing oxalis oxalidaceae have diverse. Oxalis versicolor candy cane forms a low bush that in summer sports upward, trumpetshaped white flowers with a twisting peppermintlike red stripe.
Oxalis latifolia is a perennial herb native to north, central and south america. Oxalis latifolia name synonyms ionoxalis vallicola rose oxalis binervis regel homonyms oxalis latifolia kunth oxalis latifolia trel. Oxalis is an easytogrow plant that might even develop tiny white flowers that hide beneath the foliage. Certain varieties boast deeppurple, triangular leaves, while others show off dark accent markings. 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. A few south american species have edible tubers or roots, but most members of the genus are familiar as garden ornamentals. Click on each image to see a larger version and details of the record view all images 9 photo. As suggested by the r8s manual, a crossvalidation procedure was implemented to. This latefall through spring bloomer features bright green, tightly held oblong leaves and 34inch magentapink flowers. Leaflets transversely cuneate, with lobe apices 1250 mm apart. The look is both comical and pretty, but like others in this species, its a tough. Many oxalis are bulbforming plants while others form vigorous spreading plants that can create dense colonies.
False shamrock plant oxalis triangularis growing and. Membranous scales are the first to be produced, whether in newly forming bulbils, or at. Gaining knowledge about the conditions needed for their activation may contribute to the control of this weed. Oxalis, or shamrock plant, is an easytogrow houseplant valued for its delicate, clovershaped leaves. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Oxalis latifolia, an invasive weed introduced from central america.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. 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. The small pinkish or white colored blooms are an attractive addition to the rich purple leaves, which are the star of the show. Nesom 2925 hartwood drive fort worth, texas 76109, u.
Note that the pdf version is the booklet as published, whereas the excel spreadsheet incorporates subsequent corrections. Oxalis latifolia global invasive species database gisd 2015. The plants database includes the following 39 species of oxalis. The effect of temperature and moisture on the activation of two forms of oxalis latifolia kunth bulbs common and cornwall was studied. Both species are recorded as introduced weeds in other asian countries. Oxalis latifolia broadleaf woodsorrel oxalis macrocarpa sorrel oxalis montana mountain woodsorrel oxalis nelsonii sorrel oxalis oregana redwoodsorrel. General information about oxalis latifolia oxala usa, mexico, central america, south america to peru. Below is all of the evidence and associated references used to evaluate the risk potential of this taxon. Pdf oxalis latifolia is a weed with a tropical, temperate and mediterranean distribution.
With so many species available, you can find oxalis in a wide range of annuals, perennials, and even tropical types. Congruence between palynological and plastid trnlf evidence article pdf available in taxon 534. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. Download includes an excel spreadsheet of the attributes, and a pdf explaining the background and nomenclature.
Oxalis latifolia is a weed with a tropical, temperate and mediterranean distribution. Oxalis, or shamrock, astounds with an abundance of delicate, starlike flowers and unique foliage. Journal of agriculture tropicale et botanique applique, 7. 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. False shamrock plant oxalis triangularis growing and care. Oxylis acid or sour reffering to the sharp taste of the plant. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. It mainly reproduces vegetatively, via bulbils and bulbs, and commonly grows in gardens, cultivated areas, orchards, crop fields and nurseries. Oxalis grows from bulbs, and like all bulbs, requires a period of dormancy each year. This variety produces stunning orangechartreuse foliage and decorative goldenyellow flowers all spring and summer.
On the life and problems of control of oxalis latifolia kunth. View picture of oxalis species, broadleaf wood sorrel, garden pinksorrel, mexican oxalis oxalis latifolia at daves garden. 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. Oxalis is not one of the heavyweights in the herb world because of its high oxalic acid content. It is native to mexico and parts of central and south america. Pdf diversification of the american bulbbearing oxalis.
The genus occurs throughout most of the world, except for the polar areas. The northern populations tend to have more rounded leaflets and perhaps may be better identified by a different name, but they are neither o. Possess three widely heartshaped leaflets, distinctly triangular, leaves on long petioles which arise directly. Oxalis latifolia is a species of flowering plant in the woodsorrel family known by the common names garden pinksorrel and broadleaf woodsorrel. In some cases, by combining genetic and historical physical evidence, the. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. There are many fabulous oxalis found in south africa, one of our mediterraneanclimate cousins. Tracheophyta magnoliopsida oxalidaceae oxalis oxalis latifolia.
Although shamrock plants are usually bright green, oxalis is also available in shades of maroon and deep purple. Knuth acedera spanish, acederilla spanish, azedinhadefolhasroxas portuguese, broadleaf woodsorrel, broadleaf woodsorrel, fishtail oxalis, garden pinksorrel, oseille french. 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 latifolia kunth broadleaf woodsorrel subordinate taxa. Oxalis latifolia online atlas of the british and irish flora. As theyre easy growers both inground and in containers, feel free to. Oxalis alpina is a tetraploid, herbaceous species inhabiting the sky. Gorgeous multicolored oxalis shamrock bulbs for sale easy. This page was last edited on 20 february 2017, at 22.
The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Oxalis latifolia kunth is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus oxalis family oxalidaceae. We also include the answer, uncertainty rating, and score for each question. This diverse genus is comprised of hundreds of species. Pdf systematic relationships in southern african oxalis. Corniculatae is revised for eastern north america and contrasted with previous classifications and circum. Different patterns of colonization of oxalis alpina in the sky islands. Oxalis, genus of small herbaceous plants, in the family oxalidaceae, comprising about 850 species, native primarily to southern africa and tropical and south america. Pdf management of oxalis latifolia and calystegia sepium.