Oxalis incarnata
Crimson Wood Sorrel, Crimson Woodsorrel
Other regional names: Lilac Oxalis +3 more
- Lilac Oxalis
- Pale Flower Oxalis
- Pale Oxalis
- Pale Pink Sorrel
Also known as: Acetosella incarnata (L.) Kuntze +3 more
- Acetosella incarnata (L.) Kuntze
- Oxalis verecunda Salisb.
- Oxys incarnata (L.) Medik.
- Oxys incarnata (L.) Moench, 1794
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Oxalidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Oxalis incarnata (commonly known as Crimson Wood-Sorrel) is a rhizomatous plant within the Oxalidaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, California, France, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand North, Tasmania