Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 986 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668560
Common Names
- Decumbens Hypoxis
- Hypoxis decumbens
- Decumbent Yellow Star Grass
Synonyms
- Hypoxis breviscapa Kunth [unknown]
- Hypoxis caricifolia Salisb. [illegitimate]
- Hypoxis decumbens dolichocarpa G.L.Nesom [unknown]
- Hypoxis decumbens major Seub. [unknown]
- Hypoxis elongata Kunth [unknown]
- Hypoxis gracilis Lehm. [unknown]
- Hypoxis pusilla Kunth [unknown]
- Hypoxis racemosa Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Niobea pratensis Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
- Niobea nemorosa Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
- Anthericum ensiforme Vell. [unknown]
- Anthericum sessile Mill. [unknown]
Description
Hypoxis decumbens (also called Decumbent Star-grass, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Africa and Asia. It has a short, creeping stem and a rosette of basal leaves. The flowers are yellow and star-shaped, and the fruits are capsules. It is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoxis decumbens is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings have a single, oval leaf with a serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis decumbens is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the rootball into several sections, making sure each section has some roots. Replant the divisions in well-draining soil and water thoroughly.
Where to Find Hypoxis decumbens
Hypoxis decumbens can be found in South Africa.
Hypoxis decumbens FAQ
What is the common name of Hypoxis decumbens?
Decumbent star-grass
What are the flower colors of Hypoxis decumbens?
Yellow
What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis decumbens?
Grassland and open woodland
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,