Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
670863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 113 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670195

Common Names

  • Small Star-flower
  • Small Hypoxis
  • Small Yellow Star-flower

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Description

Hypoxis parvula (also called Star Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, star-shaped flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as kidney and liver diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis parvula var. parvula
Hypoxis parvula var. albiflora B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis parvula has bright yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis parvula is a perennial plant that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Hypoxis parvula

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

Hypoxis parvula FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hypoxis parvula?

Hypoxis parvula prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Hypoxis parvula need?

Hypoxis parvula needs bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hypoxis parvula?

Hypoxis parvula should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

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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