Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lusalensis
ID:
670317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 421 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669649



Common Names

  • Hairless Willowherb
  • Hairless Willowweed
  • Willowherb


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Description

Hypoxis lusalensis (also called Lusa Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Africa and Madagascar. It typically grows in dry habitats such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis lusalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis lusalensis 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 lusalensis is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Hypoxis lusalensis

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

Hypoxis lusalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis lusalensis?

Hypoxis lusalensis

What is the common name of Hypoxis lusalensis?

Lusal Stargrass

What is the habitat of Hypoxis lusalensis?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils

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-279094: Based on the initial data import
Justyna Wiland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiland' in the authors string.