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Hypoxis fischeri colliculata

(Wiland) Wiland & Nordal

Hypoxidaceae

+ Synonyms

Hypoxis hockii colliculata Wiland

Common Name:

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General Information

Hypoxis fischeri colliculata is a robust perennial plant with grass-like leaves growing from a corm-like tuber; it can grow up to 75cm tall[
1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2009)[
1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 

Range

Tropical Africa - DR Congo, Tanzania

Habitat

Montane grasslands with clusters of shrubs and trees, upland pasture, among rocks on fireswept eroded hillside; at elevations from 2,300 - 2,500 metres[
1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
]

Properties

Conservation StatusVulnerable
Edibility Rating *  *
HabitPerennial
Height0.50 m
PollinatorsInsects
Cultivation StatusWild

Cultivation Details

Hypoxis species are generally not very cold tolerant plants and most species are badly damaged or killed by even light frosts. They will usually grow well in a Mediterranean type of climate with little or no frost[
200
Title
The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Publication
 
Author
Huxley. A.
Publisher
MacMillan Press
Year
1992
ISBN
0-333-47494-5
Description
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Species in this genus generally require a light, freely draining soil and a position in full sun or light shade[
200
Title
The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Publication
 
Author
Huxley. A.
Publisher
MacMillan Press
Year
1992
ISBN
0-333-47494-5
Description
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Hypoxis species greatly resent root disturbance, plants should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible and left undisturbed for as long as possible[
200
Title
The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Publication
 
Author
Huxley. A.
Publisher
MacMillan Press
Year
1992
ISBN
0-333-47494-5
Description
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].

Edible Uses

Root - cooked and eaten as a vegetable[
1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
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1924
Title
The Genus Hypoxis (Hypoxidaceae) in Central Africa
Publication
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 302-350. 2001
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Publisher
 
Year
2001
ISBN
 
Description
 
]. (refers to the var. colliculata). The cylindrical to ovoid corm is around 27 - 35mm in diameter when dried out[
1924
Title
The Genus Hypoxis (Hypoxidaceae) in Central Africa
Publication
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 302-350. 2001
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Publisher
 
Year
2001
ISBN
 
Description
 
]. (refers to the var. colliculata). The subglobose to cylindrical tuber is 3 - 9cm long and 3 - 6cm wide[
1923
Title
The genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in the East Tropical Africa: variability, distribution and conservation status
Publication
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 14: 1-129, 2009
Author
Wiland-Szymańska J.
Website
http://10.2478/v10119-009-0011-5
Publisher
 
Year
2009
ISBN
 
Description
 
].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe[
295
Title
PlantZAfrica.com
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://www.plantzafrica.com
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
An excellent site giving detailed descriptions and uses of many S. African plants.
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Division.
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