Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
itatiayensis
ID:
612319

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Wand. & Sajo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 10: 380 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611651



Common Names

  • Xyris itatiayensis
  • Itatiaya Xyris
  • Itatiaya Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris itatiayensis (also called Itatiaya Yellow-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris itatiayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris itatiayensis has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris itatiayensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in moist, sandy soils. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or autumn in moist, sandy soils. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Xyris itatiayensis

Xyris itatiayensis can be found in Argentina.

Xyris itatiayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris itatiayensis?

Xyris itatiayensis

What is the common name of Xyris itatiayensis?

Itatiayensis Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris itatiayensis?

Dry, open areas in the southeastern United States

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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Sajo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sajo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005619-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.