Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jupicai
ID:
612403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 106 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611735



Common Names

  • Xyris Jupicai
  • Jupicai Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Jupicai's Yellow-eyed Grass


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Synonyms

  • Xyris macrocephala minor (Mart.) M.Kuhlm. & Kuhn [unknown]

Description

Xyris jupicai (also called Jupicai Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris jupicai has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris jupicai is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xyris jupicai

Xyris jupicai can be found in Brazil.

Xyris jupicai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris jupicai?

Xyris jupicai

What is the common name of Xyris jupicai?

Jupicai Yelloweyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris jupicai?

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,

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