Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatatiscapa
ID:
611018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & Jans.-Jac.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 399 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610350



Common Names

  • Xyris dilatatiscapa
  • Dilatatiscapa Yellow-eyed-grass
  • Dilatatiscapa Xyris


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Description

Xyris dilatatiscapa (also called Broad-Capped Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris dilatatiscapa is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is often used as an ornamental plant due to its showy, fragrant flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, and star-shaped. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris dilatatiscapa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Xyris dilatatiscapa

Xyris dilatatiscapa is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.

Xyris dilatatiscapa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris dilatatiscapa?

Xyris dilatatiscapa

What is the common name of Xyris dilatatiscapa?

Dilated-cap Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris dilatatiscapa?

It is native to China.

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
Marion Josephine Jansen-Jacobs (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jans.-Jac.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:317115-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.