Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
671011

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 289 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670343



Common Names

  • Hypoxis Pratensis
  • Meadow Hypoxis
  • Meadow Star-Grass


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis hygrometrica pratensis (R.Br.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis pratensis (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 pratensis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis pratensis var. pratensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis pratensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis pratensis 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 pratensis

Hypoxis pratensis is native to Central and South America.

Hypoxis pratensis FAQ

What is the best soil for Hypoxis pratensis?

Hypoxis pratensis prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

How much light does Hypoxis pratensis need?

Hypoxis pratensis needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Hypoxis pratensis be watered?

Hypoxis pratensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279159: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.