Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
614076

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 73: 255 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613408



Common Names

  • Xyris reitzii
  • Reitz's Xyris
  • Reitz's Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris reitzii (also called Reitz's Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wetland habitats, where it grows in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris reitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. Its leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris reitzii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris reitzii is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Xyris reitzii

Xyris reitzii can be found in Central America, in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Xyris reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris reitzii?

Xyris reitzii

What type of soil does Xyris reitzii prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

What is the optimal temperature for Xyris reitzii?

65-85°F

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270144-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.