Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiuscula
ID:
613397

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.Nilsson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. 48: 156 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612729



Common Names

  • Xyris obtusiuscula
  • Oblique Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Oblique Xyris


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Description

Xyris obtusiuscula (also called 'Oblong 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 obtusiuscula 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 obtusiuscula has small, yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris obtusiuscula is a perennial herb that is propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Xyris obtusiuscula

Xyris obtusiuscula is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Xyris obtusiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris obtusiuscula?

Xyris obtusiuscula

What is the common name of Xyris obtusiuscula?

Blunt Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris obtusiuscula found?

Xyris obtusiuscula is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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:270126-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.