Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pranceana
ID:
613890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & Wand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 364 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613222



Common Names

  • Xyris pranceana
  • Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Common Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris pranceana (also called Prance's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 feet tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris pranceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xyris pranceana are yellow and have three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, and has a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris pranceana is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Xyris pranceana

Xyris pranceana can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Xyris pranceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris pranceana?

Xyris pranceana

What is the common name of Xyris pranceana?

Prance's Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris pranceana?

Xyris pranceana is found in wet areas of the southeastern United States

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287132-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.