Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lata
ID:
670143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 324 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669475



Common Names

  • Broad Star Grass
  • Broad Potato
  • Broad Potato Plant


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Description

Hypoxis lata (also called Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida, and is found in wet meadows, swamps and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis lata is used to treat various skin diseases, as well as to treat urinary tract infections and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis lata has yellow flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis lata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and dry soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Hypoxis lata

Hypoxis lata is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Hypoxis lata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis lata?

Hypoxis lata

What is the common name of Hypoxis lata?

Broad Star-grass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis lata?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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