Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
malaissei
ID:
670360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669692



Common Names

  • Malaisse's Star-flower
  • Malaisse's Hypoxis
  • Malaisse's Yellow Star-flower


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Description

Hypoxis malaissei (also called Malaise's 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 malaissei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis malaissei has yellow flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis malaissei 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 malaissei

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

Hypoxis malaissei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis malaissei?

Hypoxis malaissei

What are the common names of Hypoxis malaissei?

Mountain Starflower, Starflower

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis malaissei?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and mountain slopes

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-279098: Based on the initial data import
Justyna Wiland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiland' in the authors string.