Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
demissa
ID:
669278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 328 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668610

Common Names

  • Demissa Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis demissa
  • Low Yellow Star Grass

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Description

Hypoxis demissa (also called Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a tufted, grass-like habit and produces yellow star-shaped flowers. It grows in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis demissa 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 demissa 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 smooth margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis demissa 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 demissa

Hypoxis demissa can be found in South Africa.

Hypoxis demissa FAQ

What is the common name of Hypoxis demissa?

Demiss' star-grass

What are the flower colors of Hypoxis demissa?

Yellow

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis demissa?

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,

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