Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
668874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 110 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668206

Common Names

  • Hypoxis argentea
  • Argentea Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis

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Description

Hypoxis argentea (also called Silver Star, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and grows to a height of 10-15 cm. It has small, star-shaped, white flowers and silver-green foliage. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis argentea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis argentea var. sericea (Baker) Baker
Hypoxis argentea var. argentea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypoxis argentea are white and yellow in color, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis argentea is a perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It is propagated by seed, division, and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is done by carefully separating the clumps of plants and replanting them in a sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Hypoxis argentea

Hypoxis argentea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Hypoxis argentea FAQ

What is the common name of Hypoxis argentea?

Silver Hypoxis

What is the scientific name of Silver Hypoxis?

Hypoxis argentea

What is the family of Hypoxis argentea?

Hypoxidaceae

Species in the Hypoxis genus

Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa, Hypoxis dinteri, Hypoxis domingensis, Hypoxis exaltata, Hypoxis exilis, Hypoxis filiformis, Hypoxis fischeri, Hypoxis flanaganii, Hypoxis floccosa, Hypoxis galpinii, Hypoxis gerrardii, Hypoxis goetzei, Hypoxis gregoriana, Hypoxis hemerocallidea, Hypoxis hirsuta, Hypoxis humilis, Hypoxis hygrometrica, Hypoxis interjecta, Hypoxis juncea, Hypoxis kilimanjarica, Hypoxis kraussiana, Hypoxis lata, Hypoxis lejolyana, Hypoxis leucotricha, Hypoxis limicola, Hypoxis longifolia, Hypoxis lucens, Hypoxis ludwigii, Hypoxis lusalensis, Hypoxis malaissei, Hypoxis marginata, Hypoxis membranacea, Hypoxis mexicana, Hypoxis milloides,

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278954: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.