Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frequens
ID:
611610

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 32 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610942



Common Names

  • Xyris frequens
  • Frequent Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Frequent Xyris


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Description

Xyris frequens (also called Common Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a clumping habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris frequens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris frequens has yellow flowers with brown anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris frequens is a perennial herb that grows in wet meadows, swamps, and other moist areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Xyris frequens

Xyris frequens is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Xyris frequens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris frequens?

Xyris frequens

What is the common name of Xyris frequens?

Frequent Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris frequens?

Meadows and grasslands in East Asia

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

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' 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:270054-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.