Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
symoensii
ID:
615074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brylska & Lisowski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 69: 212 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614406



Common Names

  • Xyris symoensii
  • Symoensii Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Symoensii Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris symoensii (also called Symoens' Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, from Colombia east to French Guiana and south to Bolivia and Brazil. It is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris symoensii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a stimulant, diuretic, and antispasmodic. The leaves are used to make a tea for treating digestive problems, and the bark is used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris symoensii is a yellow, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris symoensii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants can be divided in the spring or autumn and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Xyris symoensii

Xyris symoensii can be found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.

Xyris symoensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris symoensii?

Xyris symoensii

What is the natural habitat of Xyris symoensii?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What are the uses of Xyris symoensii?

It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
Barbara Brylska (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brylska' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011167-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.