Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
613606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 9 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612938



Common Names

  • Xyris paraensis
  • Para Xyris
  • Para Yellow-eyed-grass


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Description

Xyris paraensis (also called Para Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. 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 paraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris paraensis var. longiceps (Malme) L.B.Sm. & Downs
Xyris paraensis var. paraensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris paraensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris paraensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xyris paraensis

Xyris paraensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Xyris paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris paraensis?

Xyris paraensis

What is the common name of Xyris paraensis?

Para Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris paraensis?

Tropical and subtropical 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871615-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.