Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 399 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612040
Common Names
- Xyris luetzelburgii
- Luetzelburg's Yellow-Eyed Grass
- Luetzelburg's Xyris
Description
Xyris luetzelburgii (also called Luetzelburg's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris luetzelburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xyris luetzelburgii has yellowish-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris luetzelburgii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Xyris luetzelburgii
Xyris luetzelburgii can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Xyris luetzelburgii FAQ
What is the common name of Xyris luetzelburgii?
Luetzelburg's Yellow-eyed Grass
What is the scientific name of Luetzelburg's Yellow-eyed Grass?
Xyris luetzelburgii
What is the growth habit of Xyris luetzelburgii?
It is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system
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,