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Oxalis callosa R.Knuth  
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FamilyOXALIDACEAE
Genus speciesOxalis callosa R.Knuth 
BibliographyBeibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 139: 15 (1927)
Native Rangesw. Cape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatstony grassland
Altitude400-500m
Descriptionleaves petiolate, leaflets 3, adaxially glaucous, glabrous, abaxially shortly hirsute, 4mm, rounded, petioles tomentose, flowers solitary, sepals lanceolate, acute, corolla 15-17mm
Size2-9cm
Colorpale violet
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 oculata T.M.Salter
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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