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Oxalis gracilis Jacq.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis gracilis Jacq. 
BibliographyOxalis: 69 (1794)
Native Rangew. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatsandy grassland
Altitude50-150m
Descriptionleaves numerous, ternate, leaflets 10-17mm, linear, obtuse, adaxially glabrous, abaxially hirsutule, petioles filiform, glabrous, flowers 12-15mm, sepals linear, acute
Size10-20cm
Colororange, violet
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
SynonymsAcetosella gracilis (Jacq.) Kuntze
Acetosella teretifolia (Sond.) Kuntze
Oxalis miniata Jacq.
Oxalis teretifolia Sond.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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