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Oxalis barrelieri

Barrelier's Woodsorrel
Also known as: Acetosella amazonica (Progel) Kuntze +12 more
  • Acetosella amazonica (Progel) Kuntze
  • Acetosella barrelieri (L.) Kuntze
  • Lotoxalis barrelieri (L.) Small
  • Oxalis amazonica Progel
  • Oxalis barrelieri subsp. blumenavensis R.Knuth
  • Oxalis barrelieri subsp. ianeirensis R.Knuth
  • Oxalis barrelieri var. glabrescens Progel
  • Oxalis cajanifolia A.St.-Hil.
  • Oxalis colombiensis R.Knuth
  • Oxalis hedysaroides subsp. pubescens Zucc.
  • Oxalis hedysaroides var. pubescens Zucc.
  • Oxalis lilloana R.Knuth
  • Oxalis sepium var. picta Progel
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Naturally occurring in South America, Oxalis barrelieri (commonly known as Barrelier's Woodsorrel) is a shrub belonging to the Oxalidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Christmas I., Fiji, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Malaya, Marianas, New Guinea, Samoa, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaïre

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