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Oxalis gracilipes Schltr.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis gracilipes Schltr. 
BibliographyJ. Bot. 36: 23 (1898)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude100-200m
Descriptionleaves numerous, to 3cm, leaflets 3, sessile, abaxially densely grey pilose, narrowly cuneate-linear, 1cm, flowers solitary, sepals filiform, petals 15mm
Size5-11cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny site with a poor, sandy soil
alpine house, sandy soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of resting tubers
SynonymsOxalis sphaerocarpa Weintroub
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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