Distribution Map

Hypoxis rigidula var. rigidula

As at April 2024, 10 herbarium specimens, 3 visual observations

South African Red List status: species LC
Global Distribution: Widespread in southern Africa
Found within protected areas: Malolotja
Flora Protection Act: Schedule A
Other uses

Description (Compton's Flora of Swaziland*):
Hypoxis galpinii - Leaves rather rigid, erect, up to 50 cm long X 1 cm wide, prominently ribbed, closely hairy on midrib and edges, sparsely hairy elsewhere. Inflorescence axis about as long as leaves, often arching outwards and then turning upwards; flowers several, erect, closely clustered. Bracts membranous, long-pointed. Ovary and outside of perianth densely hairy; segments elliptical, inner c 15 mm long x 9 mm wide, outer rather narrower.

* Where species names have changed, these have been matched according to herbarium specimens quoted in this publication.

Notes:
Global distribution information: southern Africa includes southern Mozambique and southern Zimbabwe.
Restricted distribution has been based on an estimated extent of occurence of less than 100 000 km2 and/or an estimated area of occupancy of 100 km2, based on geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist data.