Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
610102

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 16 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609434



Common Names

  • Calcicola Xyris
  • Xyris calcicola
  • X. calcicola


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Description

Xyris calcicola (also called Calcium-loving Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical South America and grows in wet, open areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris calcicola is a small, yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris calcicola can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, yellow flowers.

Where to Find Xyris calcicola

Xyris calcicola can be found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Xyris calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris calcicola?

Xyris calcicola

What is the family of Xyris calcicola?

Xyridaceae

What is the native range of Xyris calcicola?

Tropical America

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

Edwin L. Bridges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Bridges' in the authors string.
Steve L. Orzell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orzell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:326533-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.