Oxalis spiralis
# 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. spiralis
* Oxalis spiralis subsp. membranifolia (R.Knuth) Lourteig
* Oxalis spiralis subsp. trichophora Lourteig
* Oxalis spiralis subsp. vulcanicola (Donn.Sm.) 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 foliage
* O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Zinfandel' – dark purple, nearly black foliage
* O. spiralis subsp. vulcanicola 'Plum Crazy' – dark purple foliage, randomly variegated

## Gallery

* Flower
* Growth habit in a planter
* 'Zinfandel'
