Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
670262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 99: t. 6035 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669594



Common Names

  • Long-leaved Star-grass
  • Long-leaved Hypoxis
  • Long-leaved African Potato


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis longifolia thunbergii Baker [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis longifolia (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 longifolia 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 longifolia has yellow flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis longifolia 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 longifolia

Hypoxis longifolia is found in Africa, in areas with moist soils.

Hypoxis longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis longifolia?

Hypoxis longifolia

What is the common name of Hypoxis longifolia?

Long-leaved Star Flower

What is the habitat of Hypoxis longifolia?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks

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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