Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
670187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 418 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669519



Common Names

  • Lejoly's Star Grass
  • Lejoly's Potato
  • Lejoly's Potato Plant


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Description

Hypoxis lejolyana (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 lejolyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat urinary tract infections and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis lejolyana 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 lejolyana is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to moist areas of Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypoxis lejolyana

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

Hypoxis lejolyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis lejolyana?

Hypoxis lejolyana

What is the common name of Hypoxis lejolyana?

Lejoly's Star-grass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis lejolyana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279082: Based on the initial data import
Justyna Wiland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiland' in the authors string.