Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
611462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 52 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610794



Common Names

  • Xyris Fimbriata
  • Fringed Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Fringed Xyris


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Description

Xyris fistulosa (also called tube yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in sunny to partly shaded areas, often in open wetlands, marshes, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris fimbriata is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and as an astringent. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris fimbriata has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris fimbriata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to part shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the rootstock or by seed.

Where to Find Xyris fimbriata

Xyris fimbriata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Xyris fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris fimbriata?

Xyris fimbriata

What is the family of Xyris fimbriata?

Xyridaceae

What is the habitat of Xyris fimbriata?

Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands

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

Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871460-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.