Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
urceolata
ID:
671639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 336 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670971



Common Names

  • Urceolata Hypoxis
  • Urceolata Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Urceolata African Potato


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis apiculata Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis arenosa Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis crispa Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis cryptophylla Nel [unknown]
  • Hypoxis textilis Nel [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis urceolata (also called Urceolate 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 urceolata 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 flowers of Hypoxis urceolata are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis urceolata 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 urceolata

Hypoxis urceolata can be found in South Africa.

Hypoxis urceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis urceolata?

Hypoxis urceolata

What is the common name of Hypoxis urceolata?

Urn-shaped Star-grass

What type of plant is Hypoxis urceolata?

Herb

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,

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