Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
671484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 299 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670816



Common Names

  • Tetramera Hypoxis
  • Tetramera Star Grass
  • Tetramera Star Grass


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Description

Hypoxis tetramera (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, four-parted leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis tetramera 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 tetramera is yellow, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and have four pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis tetramera is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Hypoxis tetramera

Hypoxis tetramera is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Hypoxis tetramera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis tetramera?

Hypoxis tetramera

What are the common names of Hypoxis tetramera?

Four-petaled hypoxis, Four-petalled star-grass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis tetramera?

Hypoxis tetramera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279207: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.