Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 207 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668248
Common Names
- Bampsiana Star Grass
- Yellow African Potato
- Yellow Star Grass
Description
Hypoxis bampsiana (also called African Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and West Africa. It has a rosette-like habit and can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped and have a dark green hue. Its flowers are small and yellow in color. It is typically found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis bampsiana is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It has showy white flowers and attractive foliage that turns to shades of red and orange in the fall.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypoxis bampsiana sub. bampsiana
Hypoxis bampsiana sub. tomentosa Wiland
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hypoxis bampsiana flower is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis bampsiana can be cultivated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the plant in the spring and divide the root clump into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypoxis bampsiana
Hypoxis bampsiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Hypoxis bampsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis bampsiana?
Hypoxis bampsiana
What is the common name of Hypoxis bampsiana?
African potato
What type of plant is Hypoxis bampsiana?
Herbaceous plant
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.