Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capnoides
ID:
610345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 24A(5): 4 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609677



Common Names

  • Capnoides Hairgrass
  • Capnoides Xyris
  • Capnoides Grass


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Description

Xyris capnoides (also called Smokey-eyed Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris capnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris capnoides is yellow with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. Seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris capnoides can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Xyris capnoides

Xyris capnoides is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Xyris capnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris capnoides?

Xyris capnoides

What is the family of Xyris capnoides?

Xyridaceae

What is the native range of Xyris capnoides?

India

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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