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Oxalis leptocalyx Sond.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis leptocalyx Sond. 
BibliographyFl. Cap. [W.H.Harvey & auct. suc., eds.] 1: 320 (1860)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude100-130m
Descriptionbulbs ovate, smooth, stems erect, glabrous, subramose, leafy, leaves ternate, leaflets linear, subcuneate, emarginate, flowers solitary, sepals setose-acuminate
Size8-18cm
Colorviolet
Bloomearly spring
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
SynonymsAcetosella leptocalyx (Sond.) Kuntze
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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