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Oxalis punctata Thunb.  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis punctata Thunb. 
BibliographyOxalis: 9 (1781)
Native Ranges. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude150-300m
Descriptionacaulescent, bulbs ovate, pilose, leaflets cuneate-orbiculate, retuse, punctate, glabrous, petioles, scape and calyx glandular-lanate, sepals ovate
Size4-8cm
Colorwhite, rose, violet
Bloomearly spring
Ca
Typetuberous perennial
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C
division of tubers in late summer
SynonymsAcetosella punctata (Thunb.) Kuntze
Oxalis calcaria Eckl. & Zeyh.
Oxalis cellulosa R.Knuth
Oxalis favosa Turcz.
Oxalis glabella E.Mey.
Oxalis macrogyna Sieber ex C.Presl
Oxalis piottae Colla
Oxalis pygmaea E.Mey.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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