Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 110 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668986
Common Names
- Gerrard's Star-flower
- Gerrard's Hypoxis
- Gerrard's Yellow Star-flower
Synonyms
- Hypoxis junodi Baker [unknown]
Description
Hypoxis gerrardii (also called African Star Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis gerrardii is a species of flowering plant in the Hypoxidaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoxis gerrardii has small, yellow flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis gerrardii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Hypoxis gerrardii
Hypoxis gerrardii is native to southern Africa. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Hypoxis gerrardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis gerrardii?
Hypoxis gerrardii
What is the common name of Hypoxis gerrardii?
Gerrard's Star Grass
What are the uses of Hypoxis gerrardii?
It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental 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,