Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 112 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671096
Common Names
- Hypoxis zeyheri
- Zeyher's Starflower
- Zeyher's Yellow Star-grass
Description
Hypoxis zeyheri (also called Zeyher's Star Grass, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hypoxis zeyheri are yellow, with six petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis zeyheri can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds on the surface of a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller sections, making sure to keep some roots attached to each section. Plant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Hypoxis zeyheri
Hypoxis zeyheri can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Hypoxis zeyheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis zeyheri?
Hypoxis zeyheri
What type of plant is Hypoxis zeyheri?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Hypoxis zeyheri grow?
It is native to the southeastern United States
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,