Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
668794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27: 32 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668126



Common Names

  • Hypoxis abyssinica
  • Abyssinica Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis boranensis Cufod. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis neghellensis Cufod. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis petitiana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis schweinfurthiana Nel. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis simensis Hochst. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis tristycha Cufod. [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis abyssinica (also called African Potato, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis abyssinica is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in bonsai and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis abyssinica is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis abyssinica is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Hypoxis abyssinica

Hypoxis abyssinica is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Hypoxis abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis abyssinica?

Hypoxis abyssinica

What is the common name of Hypoxis abyssinica?

African Star Grass

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis abyssinica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,