Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
609234

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 70 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608566



Common Names

  • Affinis Xyris
  • Affinis Yellow-eyed-grass
  • Affinis Yellow-eyed-grass-sedge


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Description

Xyris affinis (also called Common yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like herb that is native to California and Oregon. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, vernal pools, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris affinis has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The flowers have three stamens and a pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris affinis is a perennial herb that is native to California. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Xyris affinis

Xyris affinis is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Xyris affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris affinis?

Xyris affinis

What is the common name of Xyris affinis?

Affinis Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris affinis found?

Xyris affinis is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871313-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.