Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachysepala
ID:
609983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 654 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609315



Common Names

  • Xyris Brachysepala
  • Brachysepala Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Brachysepala Xyris


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Description

Xyris brachysepala (also called Shortsepal Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with short, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris brachysepala 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

The flower of Xyris brachysepala is yellow and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris brachysepala 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 brachysepala

Xyris brachysepala 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 brachysepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris brachysepala?

Xyris brachysepala

What is the natural habitat of Xyris brachysepala?

Xyris brachysepala is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What are the common uses of Xyris brachysepala?

Xyris brachysepala is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287105-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.