Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
669555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 109 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668887

Common Names

  • Filiformis Hypoxis
  • Hypoxis filiformis
  • Thread-Like Yellow Star Grass

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Synonyms

  • Hypoxis biflora De Wild. [illegitimate]
  • Hypoxis caespitosa Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis malosana Baker [unknown]
  • Hypoxis muenznerii Nel. [unknown]
  • Hypoxis dregei biflora Nel ex De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Hypoxis filiformis (also called Thread-like 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 filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as inflammation, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis filiformis has yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis filiformis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hypoxis filiformis

Hypoxis filiformis is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hypoxis filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis filiformis?

Hypoxis filiformis

What is the common name of Hypoxis filiformis?

Thread-like Hypoxis

What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis filiformis?

It is found in India, growing in moist grasslands and open forests.

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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