stargrass
Hypoxis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stargrass, scientifically known as Hypoxis, is a fascinating genus of perennial herbs native to various tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned for their vibrant, star-shaped yellow flowers, these plants are highly valued in ethnobotany. Many species contain bioactive compounds, making them a significant subject in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Hypoxidaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Stargrass · Stargrasses
- Scientific synonyms
- Schinnongia · Upoda · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- stargrass
- Stargrasses
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HypoxisSynonyms
- Schinnongia
- Upoda
- Niobea
- Rhodohypoxis
- × Rhodoxis
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Schinnongia
- Niobea
- Upoda
- pastos de estrella
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asparagales, it is classified under the family Hypoxidaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Hypoxis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae |
| Genus | Hypoxis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this region, its presence is notably documented in the country of Ghana. It also thrives within the natural habitats found in Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout the territory of Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Hypoxis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glucosides, Hypoxoside, Rooperol, Sterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoxoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rooperol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glucosides
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Hypoxoside
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Rooperol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Hypoxis has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiinflammatory
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antitumor
- Journal of ethnopharmacology