Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
colchicifolia
ID:
669136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 22: 649 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668468

Common Names

  • Colchicifolia Starflower
  • Starflower
  • Colchicifolia Hypoxis

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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis distachya Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis gilgiana Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis latifolia Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Hypoxis oligotricha Baker [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis colchicifolia (also called Colchicifolia 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 colchicifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Hypoxidaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis colchicifolia has small yellow flowers that have six petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis colchicifolia 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 colchicifolia

Hypoxis colchicifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Hypoxis colchicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis colchicifolia?

Hypoxis colchicifolia

What is the common name of Hypoxis colchicifolia?

Star-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis colchicifolia?

Hypoxis colchicifolia is found in heath and dry sclerophyll forests in Australia

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