Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buengkanensis
ID:
1321373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phonsena & Chantar.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 118 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333827



Common Names

  • Xyris buengkanensis
  • Bueng Kan Xyris
  • Bueng Kan Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris buengkanensis (also called 'Buengkan Xyris', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a small perennial herb with a single, fleshy, oblong stem. The leaves are long and narrow, and the inflorescence is a single, erect flower with a yellow lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris buengkanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris buengkanensis has small yellow flowers with three sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris buengkanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.

Where to Find Xyris buengkanensis

Xyris buengkanensis is found in Thailand.

Xyris buengkanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris buengkanensis?

Xyris buengkanensis

What is the common name of Xyris buengkanensis?

Buengkan Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris buengkanensis?

Xyridaceae

Species in the Xyris genus

Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida, Xyris augusto-coburgii, Xyris aurea, Xyris bahiana, Xyris baldwiniana, Xyris bampsii, Xyris bancana, Xyris barteri, Xyris bialata, Xyris bicarinata, Xyris bicephala, Xyris bicostata, Xyris bissei, Xyris blanchetiana, Xyris blepharophylla, Xyris boliviana, Xyris borneensis, Xyris brachyfolia, Xyris brachysepala, Xyris bracteata, Xyris brevifolia, Xyris byssacea, Xyris cachimbensis, Xyris calcicola, Xyris calderonii, Xyris calostachys, Xyris caparaoensis,

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

References

Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.
Phongsak Phonsena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phonsena' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121441-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.