Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1306048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Funez, Hassemer & J.P.R.Ferreira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 130 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318502



Common Names

  • Hypoxis atlantica
  • Atlantic Hypoxis
  • Atlantica Hypoxis


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Description

Hypoxis atlantica (also called 'Atlantic Hypoxis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Brazil. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands, and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis atlantica is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis atlantica has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis atlantica is a small, perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hypoxis atlantica

Hypoxis atlantica is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Hypoxis atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis atlantica?

Hypoxis atlantica

What is the common name of Hypoxis atlantica?

Unknown

Where is Hypoxis atlantica found?

Brazil

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

Gustavo Hassemer (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassemer' in the authors string.
Luís Adriano Funez (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funez' in the authors string.
João Paulo Ramos Ferreira (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.R.Ferreira' in the authors string.