Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cuanzensis
ID:
669174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 265 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668506

Common Names

  • Cuanzensis Starflower
  • Starflower
  • Cuanzensis Hypoxis

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Description

Hypoxis cuanzensis (also called Cuanzene Star Grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis cuanzensis is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis cuanzensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis cuanzensis is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to South Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypoxis cuanzensis

Hypoxis cuanzensis can be found in South Africa.

Hypoxis cuanzensis FAQ

What is the common name of Hypoxis cuanzensis?

Cuanza star-grass

What are the flower colors of Hypoxis cuanzensis?

Yellow

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis cuanzensis?

Grassland and open woodland

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-278987: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.