Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jolyi
ID:
612350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wand. & Cerati

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 39: 298 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611682



Common Names

  • Xyris jolyi
  • Joly's Xyris
  • Joly's Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris jolyi (also called Joly's yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in disturbed areas, open forests, and pastures. It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris jolyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris jolyi 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 jolyi is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental watering during dry periods. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and again in the summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Xyris jolyi

Xyris jolyi can be found in Brazil.

Xyris jolyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris jolyi?

Xyris jolyi

What is the common name of Xyris jolyi?

Joly's Yelloweyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris jolyi?

Moist woods, swamps, and wet meadows 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

Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
T.M. Cerati: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932196-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.