Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
809574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Singh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 60: 36 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808908



Common Names

  • Nivea Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis Nivea
  • Hypoxis nivea


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Description

Hypoxis nivea (also called Snowy Star-grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypoxis nivea are small, white, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis nivea can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hypoxis nivea

Hypoxis nivea can be found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Hypoxis nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis nivea?

Hypoxis nivea

What type of plant is Hypoxis nivea?

Herb

Where is Hypoxis nivea native to?

South Africa

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-347138: Based on the initial data import
Y. Singh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Singh' in the authors string.