Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
671703

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 198 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671035



Common Names

  • Velvet Star
  • Velvet Sun
  • Velvet Flower


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis decumbens Lam. [illegitimate]
  • Hypoxis fabricia Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis microsperma Avé-Lall. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis obliqua Jacq. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis scabra G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis tomentosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Fabricia villosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa scabra (Lodd.) Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa obliqua (Jacq.) Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa fimbriata Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa villosa [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis villosa (also called Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm in height. It is native to the arid regions of Australia and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. The leaves are grass-like and the flowers are yellow and star-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis villosa is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a low-maintenance ground cover or as an accent plant in a garden bed. It can also be used as a border plant or as a filler in a rock garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis villosa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis villosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a well-drained seed raising mix. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and place in a well-drained propagating mix. Keep moist and in a warm position until rooted.

Where to Find Hypoxis villosa

Hypoxis villosa is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Hypoxis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis villosa?

Hypoxis villosa

What is the common name of Hypoxis villosa?

Hairy Hypoxis

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis villosa?

Hypoxis villosa is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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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