Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 73 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610602
Common Names
- Erubescens Yellow-eyed Grass
- Erubescens Xyris
- Erubescens Grass-like Xyris
Description
Xyris erubescens (also called Blushing Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris erubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris erubescens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris erubescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into the garden. To propagate from division, divide the clumps of plants in late winter or early spring and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Xyris erubescens
Xyris erubescens can be found in the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Xyris erubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris erubescens?
Xyris erubescens
What type of plant is Xyris erubescens?
Xyris erubescens is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family.
Where is Xyris erubescens native to?
Xyris erubescens is native to South America.
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,