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Oxalis engleriana Schltr.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis engleriana Schltr. 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 438 (1897)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude150-300m
Descriptionleaves numerous, leaflets 5-8, oblong-lanceolate, to 10mm, obtuse, grey pubescent, petioles thin, glandular, flowers solitary, sepals linear, acute, corolla 18mm, petals rounded
Size8-15cm
Colorrose, purple
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
SynonymsOxalis guthriei F.Bolus
Oxalis henrici F.Bolus
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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