Hypoxis parvula Baker

Species

Angiosperms > Asparagales > Hypoxidaceae > Hypoxis

Characteristics

Perennial, dwarf geophyte, similar to H. angustifolia. Leaves few, 3-5. Flowers one per stalk (seldom 2), yellow or white. Flowering time Nov.-Apr.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

Light 4-9
Soil humidity 3-7
Soil texture 5-6
Soil acidity -
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-10

Usage

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Cultivation

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Minimum temperature (C°) -12
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Distribution

Hypoxis parvula world distribution map, present in Lesotho, eSwatini, and South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:65515-1
WFO ID wfo-0000670195
COL ID 3P26F
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Hypoxis parvula

Lower taxons

Hypoxis parvula var. parvula Hypoxis parvula var. albiflora