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Oxalis platylepis Wedd.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis platylepis Wedd. 
BibliographyChlor. Andina 2: 240 (1861)
Native RangeBolivia to nw. Argentina
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1000-2500m
Descriptionleaves shortly petiolate, ternate, leaflets 2-5mm, obcordate, sessile, subglabrous, floral pedicels filiform, 1-3-flowered, glabrous, sepals linear-lanceolate, obtuse
Size5-10cm
Colorpale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOxalis aphylla Rusby
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (BOL Bolivia)
     85 Southern South America (AGW Argentina Northwest)
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