Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
1304976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wand. & N.Mota

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 204: 216 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317430



Common Names

  • Xyris Pulchella
  • Pretty Xyris
  • Pretty Xyris Plant


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Description

Xyris pulchella (also called Xyris, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Brazil. It has slender stems with small, yellow flowers. It is often found in moist, sandy soils, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris pulchella has small yellow flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris pulchella is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization. Division can be done by separating the rhizomes and replanting in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Xyris pulchella

Xyris pulchella is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and Minas Gerais.

Xyris pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris pulchella?

Xyris pulchella

What type of plant is Xyris pulchella?

It is a species of sedge

Where is Xyris pulchella found?

It is found in South America

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

Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Nara F.O. Mota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mota' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146185-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.