Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caparaoensis
ID:
610153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Pabstia 14: 2 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609485



Common Names

  • Caparaoensis Xyris
  • Xyris caparaoensis
  • X. caparaoensis


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Description

Xyris caparaoensis (also called Caparao Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with yellow flowers and narrow, bright green leaves. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris caparaoensis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris caparaoensis has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris caparaoensis 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 caparaoensis

Xyris caparaoensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Xyris caparaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris caparaoensis?

Xyris caparaoensis

What is the habitat of Xyris caparaoensis?

It is found in Brazil

What are the uses of Xyris caparaoensis?

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,

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