Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
610517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. 3: 27 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609849



Common Names

  • Xyris Ciliata
  • Fringed Xyris
  • Fringed Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris ciliata (also called Fringed Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow flowers, and grows in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris ciliata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks to create a beautiful landscape. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris ciliata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris ciliata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in the fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Xyris ciliata

Xyris ciliata is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Xyris ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris ciliata?

Xyris ciliata

What are the common names of Xyris ciliata?

Ciliate Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris ciliata?

Grasslands and savannas

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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