Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mello-barretoi
ID:
612960

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 44: 311 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612292



Common Names

  • Mello-Barreto's Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Mello-Barreto Yelloweyed Grass
  • Xyris mello-barretoi


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Description

Xyris mello-barretoi (also called Mello-barretoi Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris mello-barretoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris mello-barretoi has yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris mello-barretoi is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Xyris mello-barretoi

Xyris mello-barretoi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Xyris mello-barretoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris mello-barretoi?

Xyris mello-barretoi

What is the common name of Xyris mello-barretoi?

Mello-Barreto's Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris mello-barretoi?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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:270104-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.