About Golden Star Grass
Golden Star Grass (Hypoxis aurea) is a herb belonging to the Hypoxidaceae family (Lily Or African Potato Family). It is typically found in open grasslands in the evergreen and deciduous forests. It occurs across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Hypoxis aurea
- Genus
- Hypoxis
- Family
- HYPOXIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open grasslands in the evergreen and deciduous forests
- Distribution
- Indo-Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- भूई खजूर Bhui khajur, Golkya
- Marathi
- सोनतारा Sontara, सोनतारा
Botanical family
Hypoxidaceae
Lily Or African Potato Family
Golden Star Grass belongs to the Hypoxidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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