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Oxalis ligulata E.Mey. ex Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis ligulata E.Mey. ex Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 324 (1860)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptionacaulescent, glabrous, outer leaves ternate, leaflets linear, emarginate, punctate, the inner oblong, entire, with lanceolate-lingulate, translucent phyllodium
Size15-30cm
Colorpinkish red
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsAcetosella ligulata (E.Mey. ex Sond.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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