Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blepharophylla
ID:
609918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 56 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609250



Common Names

  • Xyris Blepharophylla
  • Blepharophylla Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Blepharophylla Xyris


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Description

Xyris blepharophylla (also called 'Eyelash-leaved 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 blepharophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris blepharophylla 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 blepharophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be made in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Xyris blepharophylla

Xyris blepharophylla can be found in wetland habitats and damp meadows in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to New York and New Jersey.

Xyris blepharophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris blepharophylla?

Xyris blepharophylla

What is the common name of Xyris blepharophylla?

Eyelash yellow-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris blepharophylla?

Dry sandy soils and open woods

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,