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Oxalis marlothii Schltr. ex R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis marlothii Schltr. ex R.Knuth 
BibliographyPflanzenr. [H.G.A.Engler, ed.] IV, 130: 362 (1930)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude400-500m
Descriptionleaves numerous, leaflets 3, adaxially glabrous, abaxially sparsely long hirsute, green, obcordate, incised, segments rounded, flowers large, to 3cm long, petals rounded
Size5-20cm
Colorpink-violet, violet
Bloomsummer
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 resting tubers
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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