Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indivisa
ID:
612221

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.A.Wakef.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
W. Austral. Naturalist 4: 80 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611553



Common Names

  • Xyris Indivisa
  • Indivisa Xyris
  • Indivisa Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris indivisa (also called yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Americas. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris indivisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris indivisa has yellow flowers with three petals and long stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris indivisa can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Xyris indivisa

Xyris indivisa can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Xyris indivisa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris indivisa?

Xyris indivisa

What is the common name of Xyris indivisa?

Indivisa yellow-eyed grass

What type of plant is Xyris indivisa?

Perennial grass

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

Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871513-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.