Status:
valid
Authors:
Net
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 336 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670369
Common Names
- Hypoxis protrusa
- Protrusa Hypoxis
- Protrusa Hypoxis Plant
Description
Hypoxis protrusa (also called Protruding Hypoxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a rosette of fleshy, green leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis protrusa is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoxis protrusa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis protrusa can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. Fertilize the plant every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hypoxis protrusa
Hypoxis protrusa is native to Mexico.
Hypoxis protrusa FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Hypoxis protrusa?
Hypoxis protrusa prefers temperatures between 60-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much light does Hypoxis protrusa need?
Hypoxis protrusa needs bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Hypoxis protrusa?
Hypoxis protrusa 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,