Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
612652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2 Beibl.): 54 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611984



Common Names

  • Xyris longifolia
  • Long-Leaved Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Long-Leaved Xyris


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Description

Xyris longifolia (also called Longleaf Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris longifolia is yellow in colour and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris longifolia is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Xyris longifolia

Xyris longifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Xyris longifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Xyris longifolia?

Long-leaf Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris longifolia?

Moist woods, swamps, and ditches

What is the best soil type for Xyris longifolia?

Moist, acidic soil

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,