Status:
valid
Authors:
Nel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 313 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670503
Common Names
- Hypoxis robusta
- Robust Star Grass
- Yellow Star Grass
Description
Hypoxis robusta (also called Robust Star-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoxis robusta is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoxis robusta is a yellow, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoxis robusta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypoxis robusta
Hypoxis robusta can be found in dry, open woods and clearings in the eastern United States.
Hypoxis robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoxis robusta?
Hypoxis robusta
What is the natural habitat of Hypoxis robusta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
What are the uses of Hypoxis robusta?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
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,