Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
610592

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 6: 68 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609924



Common Names

  • Concinna Xyris
  • Smooth Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Smooth Xyris


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Description

Xyris concinna (also called Elegant Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a short stem, with a tuft of leaves at the base, and a single inflorescence at the top. The leaves are linear, with a pointed tip, and the inflorescence is a spike of yellow flowers. It is found in open fields and forest edges, in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris concinna is used in the garden as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris concinna is a yellow-green, three-petaled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris concinna is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Xyris concinna

Xyris concinna can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris concinna?

Xyris concinna

What is the common name of Xyris concinna?

Concinna yelloweyed grass

What type of soil does Xyris concinna prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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,

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