Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 276 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669050
Common Names
- Goetze's Star-flower
- Goetze's Hypoxis
- Goetze's African Potato
Synonyms
- Hypoxis esculenta De Wild. [unknown]
- Hypoxis rubiginosa Nel [unknown]
- Hypoxis turbinata Nel [unknown]
Description
Hypoxis goetzei (also called Goetze's Starflower, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Africa. It typically grows in moist areas, such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis goetzei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, skin problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoxis goetzei has yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis goetzei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypoxis goetzei
Hypoxis goetzei is native to southern Africa. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Hypoxis goetzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis goetzei?
Hypoxis goetzei
What is the common name of Hypoxis goetzei?
Goetze's Star-grass
What is the growth habit of Hypoxis goetzei?
It is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base
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,