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Oxalis calviniensis R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis calviniensis R.Knuth 
BibliographyBeibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 139: 23 (1927)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude1300-1400m
Descriptionleaves numerous, petiolate, leaflets 3, rigid, adpressed sericeous, obcordate-triangular, the medial broadly incised, lateral rounded, flowers solitary, 18-22mm, broadly conical
Size4-6cm
Colorviolet
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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