Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peteri
ID:
613726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poelln.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 61: 204 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613058



Common Names

  • Peteri Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Peteri Xyris
  • Peteri Xyris


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Description

Xyris peteri (also called Peter's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in open grasslands, dry forests, and mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris peteri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The fruit is edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris peteri has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris peteri is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Xyris peteri

Xyris peteri is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet coastal forests and scrublands.

Xyris peteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris peteri?

Xyris peteri

What is the natural habitat of Xyris peteri?

It is found in tropical deciduous forests in Mexico.

What are the uses of Xyris peteri?

The wood of Xyris peteri is used for construction and furniture making.

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

Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poelln.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871623-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.