Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hygrometrica
ID:
669906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 18 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669238



Common Names

  • Hygrometric Star-grass
  • Hygrometric Hypoxis
  • Hygrometric Yellow Star-grass


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Description

Hypoxis hygrometrica (also called Hygroscopic Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems with yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis hygrometrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis hygrometrica var. hygrometrica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis hygrometrica is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis hygrometrica is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Hypoxis hygrometrica

Hypoxis hygrometrica can be found in the southeastern United States, primarily in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Hypoxis hygrometrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis hygrometrica?

Hypoxis hygrometrica

What is the family of Hypoxis hygrometrica?

Hypoxidaceae

What is the habitat of Hypoxis hygrometrica?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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