Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
613026

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 25: 163 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612358



Common Names

  • Xyris mexicana
  • Mexican Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Mexican Xyris


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Description

Xyris mexicana (also called Mexican Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It is found in wet, open habitats, such as along the edges of ponds, marshes, and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are used to treat fever and its roots are used to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris mexicana has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris mexicana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Xyris mexicana can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Xyris mexicana

Xyris mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Xyris mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris mexicana?

Xyris mexicana

What is the common name of Xyris mexicana?

Mexican yellow-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris mexicana?

Grassy wetlands

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270108-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.