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Oxalis regnellii 'Atropurpurea'
| Family Name: | Oxalidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Acetosella |
| Common Name: | Variegated Purple Oxalis |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 15 cm to 30 cm |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Argentina, Bolivia & Paraguay |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Tri-foliate leaves are composed of dark purple, triangular leaflets and look somewhat like shamrock leaves. Leaves fold downwards at night based on changes in cell turgor pressure near the leaf bases. The leaf movements in response to light conditions are known as photonasty. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Purple |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Trumpet-shaped |
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Others
| Master ID | 999 |
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| Species ID | 2293 |
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