Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hilariana
ID:
612025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(15): 4 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611357



Common Names

  • Xyris hilariana
  • Hilar's Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Hilar's Yelloweyed Grass


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Description

Xyris hilariana (also called Hilar's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris hilariana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as well as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White to yellow, 3 petals, 3 sepals, 6 stamens. Seed: Brown, flattened, oval-shaped. Seedlings: Cotyledons are oval-shaped with a toothed margin, first true leaves are ovate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris hilariana is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Xyris hilariana

Xyris hilariana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Xyris hilariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris hilariana?

Xyris hilariana

What is the common name of Xyris hilariana?

Hilar's Yellow-eyed-grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris hilariana?

Dry open woods, thickets, and roadsides

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,

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