Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marojejyensis
ID:
572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lock, Rakoton., Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Candollea 69: 173 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315026



Common Names

  • Xyris marojejyensis
  • Marojejyensis Xyris
  • Madagascar Xyris


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Description

Xyris marojejyensis (also called Marojejy Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are linear, with a length of up to 20 cm and a width of up to 1 cm. The plant is found in humid montane forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris marojejyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for animals and humans.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris marojejyensis has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris marojejyensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Xyris marojejyensis

Xyris marojejyensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

Xyris marojejyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris marojejyensis?

Xyris marojejyensis

What is the natural habitat of Xyris marojejyensis?

It is found in humid forests in Madagascar.

What is the size of Xyris marojejyensis?

It is a small herbaceous plant, usually reaching a height of 10-20 cm.

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

Nivohenintsoa Rakotonirina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakoton.' in the authors string.
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
John Michael Lock (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144428-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.