Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
613200

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Nilsson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. 48: 157 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612532



Common Names

  • Xyris natalensis
  • Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Common Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris natalensis (also called Natal Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet grasslands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris natalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris natalensis has small, yellow flowers that are followed by small, black fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris natalensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Xyris natalensis

Xyris natalensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Xyris natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris natalensis?

Xyris natalensis

What is the natural habitat of Xyris natalensis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Xyris natalensis?

Up to 10 meters tall

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

Lars Albert Nilsson (1860-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Nilsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871584-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.