Xyris ednae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ednae
ID:
611133
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 883 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610465
Common Names
- Edna's Yellow-eyed Grass
- Edna's Xyris
- Edna's Grass-like Xyris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xyris ednae (also called Edna's Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the xyridaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial plant, with yellow flowers, and prefers sunny, wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris ednae is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris ednae is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Xyris ednae 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 ednae
Xyris ednae is native to the southeastern United States.
Xyris ednae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris ednae?
Xyris ednae
What type of plant is Xyris ednae?
Xyris ednae is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family.
Where is Xyris ednae native to?
Xyris ednae is native to the southeastern United States.
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
John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004858-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.