Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
machrisiana
ID:
612747

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. 30: 13 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612079



Common Names

  • Xyris machrisiana
  • Machris' Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Machris' Xyris


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Description

Xyris machrisiana (also called Machris' 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 machrisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris machrisiana 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 machrisiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.

Where to Find Xyris machrisiana

Xyris machrisiana is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Xyris machrisiana FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris machrisiana?

Machris' Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the scientific name of Machris' Yellow-eyed Grass?

Xyris machrisiana

What is the growth habit of Xyris machrisiana?

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,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270097-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.