Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bancana
ID:
609750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 608 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609082



Common Names

  • Xyris Bancana
  • Bancana Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Bancana Xyris


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Description

Xyris bancana (also called Bank's 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 bancana is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also known as yellow-eyed grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris bancana 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 bancana is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xyris bancana

Xyris bancana can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Xyris bancana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris bancana?

Xyris bancana

What is the common name of Xyris bancana?

Bancana Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris bancana?

Dry woods, fields, and roadsides

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,

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