Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huberi
ID:
612057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 571 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611389



Common Names

  • Xyris Huberi
  • Huberi Xyris
  • Huberi Yellow-eyed Grass


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Synonyms

  • Xyris yapacanensis Steyerm. & L.B.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Xyris huberi (also called Huber'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 huberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

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 huberi is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Xyris huberi

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

Xyris huberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris huberi?

Xyris huberi

What is the family of Xyris huberi?

Xyridaceae

Where is Xyris huberi found?

South America

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' 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:287117-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.