Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicarinata
ID:
609837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 223 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609169



Common Names

  • Xyris Bicarinata
  • Bicarinata Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Bicarinata Xyris


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Description

Xyris bicarinata (also called 'Two-keeled 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 bicarinata 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 bicarinata 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 bicarinata 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 bicarinata

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

Xyris bicarinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris bicarinata?

Xyris bicarinata

What is the common name of Xyris bicarinata?

Bicarinate Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris bicarinata?

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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871356-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.