Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
671226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 323 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670558



Common Names

  • Hypoxis Sagittata
  • Arrow-Leaved Hypoxis
  • Arrow-Leaved Star-Grass


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Description

Hypoxis sagittata (also called arrow-leaved hypoxis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to India and is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis sagittata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Hypoxis sagittata are small, yellow, and star-shaped. They are arranged in clusters of two to five flowers. Seeds: The seeds of Hypoxis sagittata are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hypoxis sagittata are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis sagittata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Hypoxis sagittata

Hypoxis sagittata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Hypoxis sagittata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis sagittata?

Hypoxis sagittata

What is the common name of Hypoxis sagittata?

Arrowleaf Stargrass

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis sagittata?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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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