Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
1592192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phonsena & Chantar.

Source:

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 121 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200031987



Common Names

  • Xyris emarginata
  • Xyris emarginata var. emarginata
  • Xyris emarginata var. lanceolata


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Description

Xyris emarginata (also called Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris emarginata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris emarginata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed of Xyris emarginata is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Xyris emarginata is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris emarginata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xyris emarginata

Xyris emarginata can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including in India, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Xyris emarginata FAQ

What are the common names of Xyris emarginata?

Blunt-leaved yellow-eyed grass

What is the habitat of Xyris emarginata?

It is found in wet grasslands, swamps and marshes

What is the distribution of Xyris emarginata?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121442-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.