Status:
valid
Authors:
R.J.F.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 489 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669987
Common Names
- Nervous Star Root
- Nervous Yellow Star
- Nervous African Potato
Description
Hypoxis nervosa (also called Nerve Star-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hypoxidaceae. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist woodlands and shady slopes. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall, with leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. The flowers are yellow to white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis nervosa has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoxis nervosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The flowers are borne in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis nervosa is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shaded areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Hypoxis nervosa
Hypoxis nervosa is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Hypoxis nervosa FAQ
What is the optimal soil type for Hypoxis nervosa?
Hypoxis nervosa prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
How much sunlight does Hypoxis nervosa need?
Hypoxis nervosa prefers partial shade to full sun.
What is the typical growth rate of Hypoxis nervosa?
Hypoxis nervosa typically grows at a moderate rate.
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,