Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 20: 298 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668652
Common Names
- Domingensis Hypoxis
- Hypoxis domingensis
- Domingo's Yellow Star Grass
Description
Hypoxis domingensis (also called Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a tufted, grass-like habit and produces yellow star-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis domingensis 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
The flower of Hypoxis domingensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis domingensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and requires regular watering. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Hypoxis domingensis
Hypoxis domingensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Hypoxis domingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis domingensis?
Hypoxis domingensis
What is the common name of Hypoxis domingensis?
Domingo Hypoxis
What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis domingensis?
It is found in Cuba, growing in moist grasslands and open forests.
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,