Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
671193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 6: 531 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670525



Common Names

  • Hypoxis rubella
  • Rubella Star Grass
  • Yellow Star Grass


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Synonyms

  • Rhodohypoxis rubella Nel [unknown]
  • Forbesia galpinii L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis rubella (also called Red Star-grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis rubella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as kidney and liver diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoxis rubella is yellow in colour, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis rubella can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypoxis rubella

Hypoxis rubella can be found in dry, open woods and clearings in the eastern United States.

Hypoxis rubella FAQ

What is the common name of Hypoxis rubella?

Red Star-Grass

What is the scientific name of Red Star-Grass?

Hypoxis rubella

What is the family of Hypoxis rubella?

Hypoxidaceae

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,