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Oxalis petrophila R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis petrophila R.Knuth 
BibliographyNotizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 300 (1919)
Native RangePeru
Primary BiomeMontane Tropical
Habitatrocks
Altitude2500-5000m
Descriptionyellow hirsute, stem leaves numerous, ternate, leaflets obcordate, emarginate, petiole 3cm, bracts linear, acute, sepals obtuse, sericeous, flowers solitary, to 2cm
Size10-15cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationrock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes
alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsOxalis colquipatensis R.Knuth
Oxalis longicalyculata R.Knuth
Territory8 Southern America
     83 Western South America (PER Peru)
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