Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 42: 414 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670960
Common Names
- Upembensis Hypoxis
- Upembensis Star-of-Bethlehem
- Upembensis African Potato
Description
Hypoxis upembensis (also called Upemba Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Africa and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow and star-shaped.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis upembensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoxis upembensis is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis upembensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Hypoxis upembensis
Hypoxis upembensis can be found in South Africa.
Hypoxis upembensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis upembensis?
Hypoxis upembensis
What is the common name of Hypoxis upembensis?
Upemba Star Grass
What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis upembensis?
It is found in arid areas of 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
Justyna Wiland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiland' in the authors string.