Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
612697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 13(3): 98 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612029



Common Names

  • Xyris lucida
  • Shining Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Shining Xyris


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Description

Xyris lucida (also called Shining Yellow-eyed 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 lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris lucida has yellowish-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris lucida 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 lucida

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

Xyris lucida FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris lucida?

Shiny Yellow-eyed Grass

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

Xyris lucida

What is the growth habit of Xyris lucida?

It is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system

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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