Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
613331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 69 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612663



Common Names

  • Xyris nivea
  • Snowy Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Snowy Xyris


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Description

Xyris nivea (also called 'Snowy Wedge-sedge', among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to the southeastern United States. It is a small, clump-forming perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers to grow in moist, sandy soils and is commonly found in woodlands and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris nivea has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris nivea is a small, terrestrial orchid, native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Xyris nivea

Xyris nivea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Xyris nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris nivea?

Xyris nivea

What is the family of Xyris nivea?

Xyridaceae

What is the habitat of Xyris nivea?

It is found in 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871597-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.