Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
669566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 143 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668898



Common Names

  • Hypoxis fischeri
  • Fischer's Starflower
  • Fischer's Yellow Star-grass


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis multiflora Nel [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis fischeri (also called Fischer's Star-grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Africa and Asia. It has a short, creeping stem and a rosette of basal leaves. The flowers are yellow and star-shaped, and the fruits are capsules. It is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis fischeri is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a cut flower. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoxis fischeri var. fischeri
Hypoxis fischeri var. colliculata (Wiland) Wiland & Nordal
Hypoxis fischeri var. hockii (De Wild.) Wiland & Nordal
Hypoxis fischeri var. katangensis (Nel) Wiland & Nordal
Hypoxis fischeri var. zernyi (G.M.Schulze) Wiland & Nordal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis fischeri has yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis fischeri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hypoxis fischeri

Hypoxis fischeri is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.

Hypoxis fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis fischeri?

Hypoxis fischeri

What is the common name of Hypoxis fischeri?

Fischer's Star-grass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis fischeri?

It is found in dry, sandy, acidic soils in open woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides

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,

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