Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrovirida
ID:
609652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doust & B.J.Conn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 10: 222 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608984



Common Names

  • Xyris Atrovirida
  • Atrovirida Xyris
  • Atrovirida Yelloweyed Grass


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Description

Xyris atrovirida (also called Xyris de Atrovirida, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils and can be found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris atrovirida is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also known as yellow-eyed grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris atrovirida 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 atrovirida

Xyris atrovirida is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Xyris atrovirida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris atrovirida?

Xyris atrovirida

What is the common name of Xyris atrovirida?

Green-eyed Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris atrovirida?

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

Andrew N.L. Doust: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doust' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996133-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.