Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eleocharoides
ID:
611186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 58 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610518



Common Names

  • Eleocharoides Xyris
  • Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Yellow-eyed Grasslily


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Description

Xyris eleocharoides (also called Low Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris eleocharoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xyris eleocharoides 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 eleocharoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Xyris eleocharoides

Xyris eleocharoides is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Xyris eleocharoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris eleocharoides?

Xyris eleocharoides

What is the family of Xyris eleocharoides?

Xyridaceae

Where is Xyris eleocharoides 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.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270040-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.