Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bialata
ID:
609826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(15): 8 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609158



Common Names

  • Xyris Bialata
  • Bialata Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Bialata Xyris


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Description

Xyris bialata (also called 'Two-lobed Yellow-eyed Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet meadows and is characterized by its yellow flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris bialata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xyris bialata is yellow, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris bialata is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in early spring. The rhizomes can be planted directly into the soil or potted up in a container.

Where to Find Xyris bialata

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

Xyris bialata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris bialata?

Xyris bialata

What is the common name of Xyris bialata?

Bialata Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris bialata?

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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