Oxalis spiralis

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

Taxonomy

The following subspecies are accepted:Oxalis spiralis subsp. spiralisOxalis spiralis subsp. membranifolia LourteigOxalis spiralis subsp. trichophora LourteigOxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola Lourteig – volcanic sorrel, velvet oxalis

Distribution

Oxalis spiralis is native to Central America and western South America.

Cultivation

Spiral sorrel is cultivated for its ornamental value. Several cultivars of Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola are available, including:O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Aureus' – bright yellow-green foliage O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' – bright yellow-green and copper-red foliageO. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Zinfandel' – dark purple, nearly black foliageO. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Plum Crazy' – dark purple foliage, randomly variegated