Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangolana
ID:
612492

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Homes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 87: 89 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611824



Common Names

  • Xyris Lagoinhae
  • Climacoptera Ustjurtensis
  • Xyris Kukenaniana


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Description

Xyris kwangolana (also called Kwangol'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 kwangolana is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris kwangolana 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 kwangolana is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xyris kwangolana

Xyris kwangolana is native to South Korea and can be found in the provinces of Gyeonggi and Gangwon.

Xyris kwangolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris kwangolana?

Xyris kwangolana

What is the common name of Xyris kwangolana?

Kwangol Yellow-Eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris kwangolana?

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

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871527-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.