Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calostachys
ID:
610133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paulsen ex Warm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1893: 118 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609465



Common Names

  • Calostachys Xyris
  • Xyris calostachys
  • X. calostachys


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Description

Xyris calostachys (also called Large-Headed Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with yellow flowers and broad, bright green leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris calostachys 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 calostachys 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 calostachys is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Xyris calostachys

Xyris calostachys is native to Brazil.

Xyris calostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris calostachys?

Xyris calostachys

What is the habitat of Xyris calostachys?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

What are the uses of Xyris calostachys?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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

Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
Ove Paulsen (1874-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paulsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871376-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.