Flolape

small yellow star-flower

Hypoxis argentea Harv. ex Baker
small yellow star-flower
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Hypoxis argentea is a member of the Hypoxidaceae family and is commonly known as small yellow star-flower. It was first described in 1878 by Harv. ex Baker.

Description

Hypoxis argentea is a species in the genus Hypoxis, which is part of the Hypoxidaceae family. It is native to several regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, and Swaziland. This plant is known by the common name small yellow star-flower in English. Its scientific name was published in 1878 and is attributed to Harv. ex Baker.

Other common names

star of Bethlehemsmall yellow star-flower

Distribution

Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Northern Provinces · Swaziland

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