Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kradungensis
ID:
612465

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Hansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 74: 24 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611797



Common Names

  • Cleyera Obscurinervia
  • Cleyera Orbicularis
  • Xyris Kukenaniana


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Description

Xyris kradungensis (also called Kradung's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wet habitats in the tropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris kradungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris kradungensis is yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris kradungensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or autumn and pot them up in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the cuttings can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Xyris kradungensis

Xyris kradungensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Xyris kradungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris kradungensis?

Xyris kradungensis

Where is Xyris kradungensis found?

It is found in East Africa.

What type of plant is Xyris kradungensis?

It is a herb.

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

Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871526-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.