Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
613081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ries

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 19: 38 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612413



Common Names

  • Xyris Montana
  • Montana Xyris
  • Montana's Xyris


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Description

Xyris montana (also called Montana 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 montana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris montana has small, yellow flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris montana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Xyris montana

Xyris montana can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris montana FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris montana?

Mountain Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris montana?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

What is the average height of Xyris montana?

Up to 3 feet

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

Heinrich Ries (1871-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ries' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270110-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.