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Oxalis phloxidiflora Schltr.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis phloxidiflora Schltr. 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 155 (1899)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Descriptionleaves numerous, petiolate, petiolate 3, glabrous, 10-15mm, linear, at apex deeply incised, petioles filiform, glabrous, flowers solitary, 2cm long, sepals acuminate
Size5-12cm
Colorviolet-purple
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 mallyi Schltr. ex R.Knuth
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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