Status:
valid
Authors:
Brackett
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 25: 146 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668457
Common Names
- Catamarca Starflower
- Starflower
- Catamarca Hypoxis
Description
Hypoxis catamarcensis (also called Catamarca Star-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hypoxidaceae. It is a small herb with yellow flowers and is native to Argentina. It typically grows in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis catamarcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoxis catamarcensis has yellow flowers, with a bell-shaped calyx and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis catamarcensis is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Hypoxis catamarcensis
Hypoxis catamarcensis is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Hypoxis catamarcensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis catamarcensis?
Hypoxis catamarcensis
What type of plant is Hypoxis catamarcensis?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis catamarcensis?
Heathland and dry sclerophyll forest
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,