Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apureana
ID:
609431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 69: 412 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608763



Common Names

  • Xyris apureana
  • Apure Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Apure Xyris


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Description

Xyris apureana (also called Apure Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a grass-like plant that grows in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris apureana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris apureana has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris apureana is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Xyris apureana

Xyris apureana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a herbaceous plant and can be found growing in open areas.

Xyris apureana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris apureana?

Xyris apureana

What is the common name of Xyris apureana?

Apure Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris apureana?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woods

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.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903387-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.