Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aracamunae
ID:
609452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 975 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608784



Common Names

  • Xyris Aracamunae
  • Aracamunae Xyris
  • Xyris of Aracamunae


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Description

Xyris aracamunae (also called Aracamun's Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It grows in wet and marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris aracamunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris aracamunae 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 aracamunae is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xyris aracamunae

Xyris aracamunae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Xyris aracamunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris aracamunae?

Xyris aracamunae

What is the common name of Xyris aracamunae?

Aracamunae Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris aracamunae found?

Xyris aracamunae 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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287101-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.