Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tepicensis
ID:
671473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brackett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 25: 134 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670805



Common Names

  • Tepic Hypoxis
  • Tepic Star Grass
  • Tepic Star Grass


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Description

Hypoxis tepicensis (also called Hypoxis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and a woody stem with narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis tepicensis 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, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis tepicensis is yellow, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis tepicensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.

Where to Find Hypoxis tepicensis

Hypoxis tepicensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Nayarit.

Hypoxis tepicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis tepicensis?

Hypoxis tepicensis

What are the common names of Hypoxis tepicensis?

Tepic hypoxis, Tepic star-grass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis tepicensis?

Hypoxis tepicensis is found on sandy soils in open, dry habitats

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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