Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
neliana
ID:
670623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 71: 136 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669955

Common Names

  • Neliana Star Root
  • Neliana Yellow Star
  • Neliana African Potato

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Description

Hypoxis neliana (also called Nel's Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, Asia and Australia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and tall, erect stems with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoxis neliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and urinary tract disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoxis neliana has yellow flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoxis neliana is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, ditches, and other wet habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hypoxis neliana

Hypoxis neliana is native to southern Africa, from Angola to South Africa.

Hypoxis neliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoxis neliana?

Hypoxis neliana

What is the common name of Hypoxis neliana?

Nel's Star-grass

What is the family of Hypoxis neliana?

Hypoxidaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279122: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.