Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
611104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 25A(12): 14 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610436



Common Names

  • Drummond's Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Drummond's Xyris
  • Drummond's Grass-like Xyris


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Description

Xyris drummondii (also called Drummond's 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 drummondii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xyris drummondii are yellow, with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris drummondii is a perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

Where to Find Xyris drummondii

Xyris drummondii is native to the southeastern United States.

Xyris drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris drummondii?

Xyris drummondii

What is the common name of Xyris drummondii?

Drummond's Yellow-eyed-grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris drummondii?

Dry open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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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