Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
614338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verm. ex Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(4): 11 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613670



Common Names

  • Xyris Sanguinea
  • Blood-Red Xyris
  • Bloody Xyris


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Description

Xyris sanguinea (also called Blood-red 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 sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris sanguinea has yellow flowers with red margins, small, dark brown seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris sanguinea is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Xyris sanguinea

Xyris sanguinea is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Xyris sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris sanguinea?

Xyris sanguinea

What is the common name of Xyris sanguinea?

Bloody Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the habitat of Xyris sanguinea?

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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Camille Vermoesen (1882-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vermoesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871666-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.