Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minarum
ID:
613059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 215 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612391



Common Names

  • Xyris minarum
  • Minarum Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Minarum Xyris


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Description

Xyris minarum (also called Cipó-de-cobra-verdadeiro, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, with a maximum height of 8 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical dry and moist forests. It has leathery leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris minarum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris minarum 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 minarum is a perennial herb, usually growing up to 1 m tall. It is cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates, and propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Xyris minarum

Xyris minarum can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris minarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris minarum?

Xyris minarum

What is the common name of Xyris minarum?

Minarum Xyris

What type of plant is Xyris minarum?

Perennial herb

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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