Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
614579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Timehri 5: 207 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613911



Common Names

  • Xyris setigera
  • Setigera Xyris
  • Setigera


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Description

Xyris setigera (also called Bristly Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to tropical Africa. It has small, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris setigera has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris setigera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris setigera is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and moist soil. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-draining soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Xyris setigera

Xyris setigera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Xyris setigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris setigera?

Xyris setigera

What is the common name of Xyris setigera?

Hairy yellow-eyed grass

What is the habitat of Xyris setigera?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871682-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.