Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 24(3): 8 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611140
Common Names
- Xyris goyazensis
- Goyazensis Xyris
- Goyazensia Yelloweyed Grass
Description
Xyris goyazensis (also called Goyaz yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a height of 0.3–0.6 m. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and India and is found in dry open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris goyazensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xyris goyazensis has yellow flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris goyazensis is a fast-growing perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Xyris goyazensis
Xyris goyazensis is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas, and is often seen in gardens and parks.
Xyris goyazensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris goyazensis?
Xyris goyazensis
What is the common name of Xyris goyazensis?
Goyaz Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Xyris goyazensis native to?
Brazil
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,