Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
612583

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 203 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611915



Common Names

  • Slender Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Slender Yellow-eyed Xyris
  • Slender Xyris


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Description

Xyris laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Xyris, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make yellow dye. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris laxiflora is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris laxiflora is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Xyris laxiflora

Xyris laxiflora can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Xyris laxiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris laxiflora?

Slender Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the scientific name of Slender Yellow-eyed Grass?

Xyris laxiflora

What is the native range of Xyris laxiflora?

South America

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871538-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.