PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / OXALIDALES / OXALIDACEAE / OXALIS / CAPRINA
Rather weak, usually 15-20 cm high, almost glabrous or very, sparsely pubescent, stemless or rarely with a very short stem. Bulb ovoid, about 1-5 cm long, more or less beaked at the apex, with brown outer tunics. Rhizome slender with a few small amplexicaul scales. Leaves 2-20, basal or apically congested on a very short stem, more or less erect; petioles usually 2-5 cm long; leaflets 3, with very short villoso-pubescent petiolules, widely triangular, bilobed to about the middle or less, sometimes sparsely pilose below, 0.5-1 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm broad, the lobes more or less obliquely obovate, obtuse, the sinus broad or narrow. Peduncles 2-4-fld., basal or very rarely lateral on a short stem, often twice as long as the leaves; bracts subulate, callose at the apex; pedicels 2-5 cm long, like the sepals, glabrous, sparsely pubescent or rarely glandular-pilose. Sepals broadly lanceolate, 4-5 mm long, with 2 small orange apical calli. Corolla glabrous, 1.3-1.9 cm long, pale violet or rarely white, with a widely funnel-shaped pale greenish tube; petals cuneate, rounded at the apex, 5-7 mm broad. Filaments, the shorter 1.5-3.5 mm, usually glabrous, the longer 3.5-5.5 mm long, minutely glandular-pilose, edentate. Ovary pilose on the upper half, the chambers 8-9-ovuled; styles pubescent. Capsule elongate, exserted. Seeds endospermous. From: Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision. J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. [CC BY]
Slender, acaulescent geophyte, up to 0.2 m high. Bulbs ovoid, with apical beak, brown. Leaves basally congested, trifoliolate, leaflets widely triangular, bilobed to middle. Peduncles 2-4-flowered. Flowers light pink (rarely white) with greenish tube. Flowering time Apr.-June. From: Dreyer, LL; Oberlander, KC. 2019. Oxalidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1280-1284. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Small, weak geophyte, stem absent or very short. Leaves terminal, trifoliolate, bilobed to middle. Flowers 2-4 per peduncle, pale lilac or white with greenish tube. From: Bayer, B. 2012. Oxalidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Though apparently native in the Cape Peninsula, it occurs most frequently as a weed of cultivation and only the short-styled form has been found. From: Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision. J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. [CC BY]
Frequent weed of cultivation. From: Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision. J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. [CC BY]
Sand, behind primary dunes, woodland, roadsides; Albany Thicket, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Dreyer, LL; Oberlander, KC. 2019. Oxalidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1280-1284. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
50-200 m. From: Bayer, B. 2012. Oxalidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cape Peninsula to Uitenhague and E. Cape. From: Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision. J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. [CC BY]
Frequent weed of cultivation, Cape Peninsula to Uitenhage and E Cape. From: Bayer, B. 2012. Oxalidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
April to August
50 to 200 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Oxalis [Thunberg]: 13 (1781)
Oxalis erecta Savign.
Oxalis macrophylla Hornem.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| bokspoortjie | Afrikaans | Dreyer, LL; Oberlander, KC. 2019. Oxalidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1280-1284. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| bokspootjie | Afrikaans | Bayer, B. 2012. Oxalidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Bokspootjie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| bokspootjie | Afrikaans | Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision, J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. | |
| boksuring | Afrikaans | Bayer, B. 2012. Oxalidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| boksuring | Afrikaans | Dreyer, LL; Oberlander, KC. 2019. Oxalidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1280-1284. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| Boksuring | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| boksuring | Afrikaans | Salter, TM. 1944. The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision, J. S. African Bot. 1: 1-355. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Oxalidales
FAMILY Oxalidaceae
GENUS Oxalis
SPECIES caprina
27 results for Oxalis caprina Thunb.
Barcode: PRE0454619-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A765 | 1926-6-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP; CLARKSON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0454624-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 1360 | 1974-4-6
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KALK BAY MT.; BOYES DRIVE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0454621-0 Collector(s) & number: Liebenberg, LCC, 6585 | 1962-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, SWELLENDAM DIV.; BONTEBOK NAT. PARK
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Barcode: PRE0459288-0 Collector(s) & number: Salter, TM, 3131 | 1933-4-26
South Africa, Western Cape, OUDTSHOORN; 14 MI. N. OF TOWN
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Barcode: PRE0736806-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, NP, 605 | 1989-4-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTON-ON-SEA; BEHIND FIRST SET OF DUNES NEAR JOAN MUIRHEAD NATURE RESERVE
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Barcode: PRE0538885-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 3773 | 1977-3-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; UNIV. OF FORT HARE; IN QUADRANGLE OF BIOLOGY-GEOGRAPHY BUILDINGS
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Barcode: PRE0454620-0 Collector(s) & number: Salter, TM, 3203 | 1933-4-28
South Africa, Western Cape, UNIONDALE; AVONTUUR; 7 MI. E. OF AVONTUUR
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Barcode: PRE0672048-0 Collector(s) & number: Fellingham, AC, 1009 | 1985-4-29
South Africa, Western Cape, OULANDE.; ALONG TRACK FROM MELKKAMER TO OULANDE. FLATS.
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Barcode: PRE0827546-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 563 | 1995-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, Adoonskop, just outside Napier.
General notes: Erect herb with basal rosette. Petioles long, leaflets deeply incised, conduplicate.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0827569-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 551 | 1995-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, South West of Heuningrug, on road between Elim and Bredasdorp.
General notes: Leaves of the Eu-cernuae type, apple green. Flowers light pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0606482-0 Collector(s) & number: Bohnen, P, 5563 | 1979-4-12
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; STILLBAY; HOOP STREET
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Barcode: PRE0835337-0 Collector(s) & number: Lubke, RA, 22 | 1996-12-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna: Brenton-on-Sea, extension 1. Open to sea.
General notes: Open shrubby fynbos. Sandy soil. Open to sea. Aspect: S. Slope: 30°. Purple/pink. Occasional.
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Barcode: PRE0454618-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10389 | 1897-4-10
South Africa, Western Cape, ONRUST RIVER
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Barcode: PRE0454623-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 8294 | 1919-5-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN
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Barcode: PRE0827550-0 Collector(s) & number: Dreyer, LL, 517 | 1995-5-31
South Africa, Western Cape, 2 km North of Napier.
General notes: Cluster forming geophytic herb. Leaves rosulate, glaucous green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0454625-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 1840 | 1974-5-18
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE PENINSULA; KALK BAY MT.; BOYES DRIVE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0454622-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 10802 | 1931-4-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Oxalidaceae Dreyer, LL; Oberlander, KCIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1280-1284
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Oxalidaceae Bayer, BIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1944
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
The genus Oxalis in South Africa: A taxonomic revision Salter, TMJournal of South African Botany 1: 1-355
No results found for Oxalis caprina Thunb.
Status and criteria
LC
Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
ELECTRONIC SOURCE
IUCN 2018. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2018-2
REPORT
Driver, A., Sink, K.J., Nel, J.N., Holness, S., Van Niekerk, L., Daniels, F., Jonas, Z., Majiedt, P.A., Harris, L. and Maze, K. 2012. National Biodiversity Assessment 2011: An assessment of South Africa’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Synthesis Report. South African National Biodiversity Institute and Department of Environmental Affairs
BOOK
Tolley, K.A. and Burger, M. 2007. Chameleons of Southern Africa. Struik
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tilbury, C.R. and Tolley, K.A. 2009. A new species of dwarf chameleon (Sauria; Chamaeleonidae, <i>Bradypodion</i> Fitzinger) from KwaZulu Natal South Africa with notes on recent climatic shifts and their influence on speciation in the genus. Zootaxa. 2226:43-57
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