Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roycei
ID:
614281

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.A.Wakef.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
W. Austral. Naturalist 4: 80 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613613



Common Names

  • Xyris Roycei
  • Royce's Xyris
  • Royce Xyris


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Description

Xyris roycei (also called Royce's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family, Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in wet, sandy soils near rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris roycei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris roycei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris roycei 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 roycei

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

Xyris roycei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris roycei?

Xyris roycei

What is the common name of Xyris roycei?

Royce's Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the habitat of Xyris roycei?

It is found in wetland habitats in 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

Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871661-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.