Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 22(2): 13 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613569
Common Names
- Xyris Rigidiformis
- Rigid-Form Xyris
- Rigid Xyris
Description
Xyris rigidiformis (also called Rigid-leaved Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in wet forests, as well as in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris rigidiformis has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of food, fiber, and fuel. The leaves can be used to make a tea, and the wood can be used for construction and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris rigidiformis is a yellow-green, three-petaled, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris rigidiformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Xyris rigidiformis
Xyris rigidiformis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Xyris rigidiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris rigidiformis?
Xyris rigidiformis
What is the common name of Xyris rigidiformis?
Rigid Xyris
What is the natural habitat of Xyris rigidiformis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,