Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
671340

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 439 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670672



Common Names

  • Hypoxis sessilis
  • Sessile Hypoxis
  • Sessile Star-grass


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis erecta aestivalis Engelm. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hypoxis longii Fernald [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis sessilis (also called Sessile Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has linear leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypoxis sessilis are yellow, star-shaped, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis sessilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. The plants can be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in a well-drained, light soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Hypoxis sessilis

Hypoxis sessilis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Hypoxis sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis sessilis?

Hypoxis sessilis

What is the common name of Hypoxis sessilis?

Hypoxis

Where is Hypoxis sessilis native to?

Africa

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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