Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
milloides
ID:
670461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 105 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669793



Common Names

  • Milloides Hypoxis
  • Milloides Star-Lily
  • Milloides Star-Grass


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Synonyms

  • Rhodohypoxis palustris Killick [unknown]
  • Rhodohypoxis milloides (Baker) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt [unknown]
  • Rhodohypoxis baurii milloides (Baker) Nel [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis milloides (also called Yellow Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis milloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis milloides has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis milloides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shaded areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hypoxis milloides

Hypoxis milloides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Hypoxis milloides FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Hypoxis milloides?

Hypoxis milloides prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

How much sunlight does Hypoxis milloides need?

Hypoxis milloides prefers partial shade to full sun.

What is the typical growth rate of Hypoxis milloides?

Hypoxis milloides typically grows at a moderate rate.

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,