Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schneeana
ID:
614488

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 2: 149 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613820



Common Names

  • Schnee's yellow-eyed-grass
  • Schnee's Xyris
  • Xyris


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Description

Xyris schneeana (also called Schnee's Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris schneeana is used as a flavoring in salads and sauces, and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory problems, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris schneeana has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris schneeana 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 schneeana

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

Xyris schneeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris schneeana?

Xyris schneeana

What is the common name of Xyris schneeana?

Schnee's Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris schneeana?

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,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270159-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.