Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
671149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chapm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. South. U.S. , ed. 2(Suppl. 2): 696 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670481



Common Names

  • Rigida Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis Rigida
  • Stiff Hypoxis


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Description

Hypoxis rigida (also called Stiff Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis rigida is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis rigida has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis rigida is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or division.

Where to Find Hypoxis rigida

Hypoxis rigida is found in South Africa.

Hypoxis rigida FAQ

What is the common name of Hypoxis rigida?

Rigid Star-Grass

What is the scientific name of Rigid Star-Grass?

Hypoxis rigida

What is the family of Hypoxis rigida?

Hypoxidaceae

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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