Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atriceps
ID:
609601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 325 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608933



Common Names

  • Atriceps Xyris
  • Xyris atriceps
  • Atriceps Xyris


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Description

Xyris atriceps (also called Black-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The flowers are yellow and have three petals. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris atriceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris atriceps sub. atriceps
Xyris atriceps sub. chimantensis Maguire & L.B.Sm.
Xyris atriceps sub. neblinensis Maguire & L.B.Sm.
Xyris atriceps sub. marahuacae Kral & L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris atriceps has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris atriceps is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Xyris atriceps

Xyris atriceps can be found in wetland habitats and damp meadows in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to New York and New Jersey.

Xyris atriceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris atriceps?

Xyris atriceps

What is the common name of Xyris atriceps?

Black-headed Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris atriceps?

Moist soils, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:269981-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.