Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rigidula
ID:
671160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 116 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670492



Common Names

  • Hypoxis rigidula
  • Star Grass
  • Yellow Star Grass


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis rigidula var. pilosissima Baker
Hypoxis rigidula var. rigidula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis rigidula is yellow in colour, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis rigidula 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 rigidula

Hypoxis rigidula can be found in dry, open woods and clearings in the eastern United States.

Hypoxis rigidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis rigidula?

Hypoxis rigidula

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis rigidula?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the uses of Hypoxis rigidula?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.

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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