Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
goetzei
ID:
669718

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279039: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.