Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 37: 507 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612885
Common Names
- Xyris pancheri
- Pancher's Xyris
- Pancher Xyris
Description
Xyris pancheri (also called Pancher's Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has yellow flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris pancheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris pancheri is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris pancheri is a perennial herb that grows in wet, boggy areas. It prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Xyris pancheri
Xyris pancheri is native to Brazil, and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.
Xyris pancheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris pancheri?
Xyris pancheri
What is the common name of Xyris pancheri?
Pancher's Xyris
What is the natural habitat of Xyris pancheri?
Meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes
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,