Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zululandensis
ID:
1047431

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.E.Wood

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046769



Common Names

  • Hypoxis zululandensis
  • Zululand Hypoxis
  • Zululand Star-grass


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Description

Hypoxis zululandensis (also called Zululand Quandong, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15m in height. It is native to South Africa, and is found in lowland and submontane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis zululandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hypoxis zululandensis are white or pink, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis zululandensis is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hypoxis zululandensis

Hypoxis zululandensis can be found in the KwaZulu-Natal province of 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,