Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawsonii
ID:
610875

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. 30: 13 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610207



Common Names

  • Xyris dawsonii
  • Dawsonii Xyris
  • Dawsonii's Xyris


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Description

Xyris dawsonii (also called Dawson's yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris dawsonii is an ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris dawsonii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris dawsonii is a perennial plant with yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Xyris dawsonii

Xyris dawsonii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Xyris dawsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris dawsonii?

Xyris dawsonii

What type of climate does Xyris dawsonii prefer?

Tropical and subtropical climates

What type of soil does Xyris dawsonii prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270016-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.