Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congensis
ID:
610625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Büttner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 71 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609957

Common Names

  • Congensis Xyris
  • Congo Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Congo Xyris

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Description

Xyris congensis (also called 'Congo Yellow-eyed Grass', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family. It is a perennial herb with linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wet savannas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris congensis 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 congensis 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 congensis is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be watered regularly during dry periods and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Xyris congensis

Xyris congensis can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris congensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris congensis?

Xyris congensis

What type of plant is Xyris congensis?

Grass

What is the native range of Xyris congensis?

Congo

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

Richard Büttner (1858-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Büttner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871402-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.