Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacera
ID:
612495

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 257 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611827



Common Names

  • Cleyera Serrulata
  • Cleyera Ternstroemioides
  • Cleyera Theoides


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Description

Xyris lacera (also called Lacerate Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wet habitats in the tropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris lacera is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris lacera is yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris lacera 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 lacera

Xyris lacera is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Xyris lacera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris lacera?

Xyris lacera

What is the common name of Xyris lacera?

Lacerate Yellow-Eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris lacera?

Xyridaceae

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 Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871528-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.