Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(4): 10 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610634
Common Names
- Exigua Xyris
- Exigua Grass
- Slender Yelloweyed Grass
Description
Xyris exigua (also called Slender 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 exigua is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris exigua is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris exigua 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 exigua
Xyris exigua can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Xyris exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris exigua?
Xyris exigua
What is the common name of Xyris exigua?
Slender yellow-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Xyris exigua?
Xyris exigua is found in wetland habitats
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,