Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amorimii
ID:
609304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 388 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608636



Common Names

  • Amorimii Xyris
  • Amorim's Yellow-eyed-grass
  • Amorim's Yellow-eyed-grass-sedge


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Description

Xyris amorimii (also called 'Amorim's yellow-eyed grass', among many other common names) is a small perennial grass native to Brazil. It has narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along creek banks.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris amorimii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris amorimii 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 amorimii can be propagated by seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and regular watering.

Where to Find Xyris amorimii

Xyris amorimii can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Xyris amorimii FAQ

What is Xyris amorimii?

Xyris amorimii is a species of plant in the family Xyridaceae.

Where is Xyris amorimii found?

Xyris amorimii is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

What are the uses of Xyris amorimii?

Xyris amorimii has been 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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317109-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.