Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrospicata
ID:
1305028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wand. & J.S.Guedes

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 29: 127 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317482



Common Names

  • Xyris Atrospicata
  • Xyris Atrospicatum
  • Xyris Atrospicatus


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Description

Xyris atrospicata (also called 'Atrospicata Xyris', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers and grass-like leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry, open habitats such as grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris atrospicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris atrospicata has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris atrospicata is a tropical grass native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Xyris atrospicata

Xyris atrospicata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Xyris atrospicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris atrospicata?

Xyris atrospicata

What type of plant is Xyris atrospicata?

Grass

Where is Xyris atrospicata native to?

Brazil

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

Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Juliana Santos Guedes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Guedes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119436-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.