Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteicaulis
ID:
921376

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.P.Bicknell ex L.M.Campb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 49 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920711



Common Names

  • Xyris bracteicaulis
  • Bracted Xyris
  • Bracted Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris bracteicaulis (also called Xyris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris bracteicaulis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris bracteicaulis is a small white or pinkish-white flower with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris bracteicaulis is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Xyris bracteicaulis

Xyris bracteicaulis can be found in the wetter regions of the southeastern United States.

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

Eugene Pintard Bicknell (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Bicknell' in the authors string.
Lisa M. Campbell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Campb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457225-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.