Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
camerooniana
ID:
669037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 577 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668369



Common Names

  • Cameroon Hypoxis
  • Common Hypoxis
  • Yellow Hypoxis


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis lanceolata Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis ledermannii Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis petrosa Nel. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis thorbeckei Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis recurva (Baker) Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis villosa recurva Baker [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis camerooniana (also called Cameroon Star Grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis camerooniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis camerooniana has yellow flowers with a pinkish tinge, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis camerooniana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions moist until they have established.

Where to Find Hypoxis camerooniana

Hypoxis camerooniana is native to Cameroon and other parts of Central and West Africa.

Hypoxis camerooniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis camerooniana?

Hypoxis camerooniana

What type of soil does Hypoxis camerooniana prefer?

Hypoxis camerooniana prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Hypoxis camerooniana?

Hypoxis camerooniana prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

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,

References