Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
609994

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 256 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609326



Common Names

  • Xyris bracteata
  • Bracted Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris bracteata (also called Bracted Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a grass species native to South America. It is a perennial grass with yellow flowers and bracts. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris bracteata 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 bracteata 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 bracteata 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 bracteata

Xyris bracteata can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Xyris bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris bracteata?

Xyris bracteata

What is the natural habitat of Xyris bracteata?

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

What are the common uses of Xyris bracteata?

Xyris bracteata 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 Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871364-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.