Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
670750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 2: t. 159 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670082

Common Names

  • Dwarf Starflower
  • Dwarf Hypoxis
  • Dwarf Potato

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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis angolensis Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis iridifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis nitida I.Verd. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa obtusa (Burch. ex Ker Gawl.) T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Hypoxis obtusa chrysotricha Nel [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis obtusa (also called Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with obtuse leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is typically found in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including arthritis, osteoporosis, and impotence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis obtusa flowers are yellow-green, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis obtusa is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Hypoxis obtusa

Hypoxis obtusa is native to the temperate regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Hypoxis obtusa FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Hypoxis obtusa?

Hypoxis obtusa prefers temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

What soil type is best for Hypoxis obtusa?

Hypoxis obtusa prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Hypoxis obtusa need?

Hypoxis obtusa prefers partial shade to full shade.

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,

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