Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
610603

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 15: 8 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609935



Common Names

  • Confusa Xyris
  • Confused Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Confused Xyris


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Description

Xyris confusa (also called Confused 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 confusa 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 confusa 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 confusa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Xyris confusa

Xyris confusa can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris confusa?

Xyris confusa

What is the common name of Xyris confusa?

Confused yelloweyed grass

What type of soil does Xyris confusa 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,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270013-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.