Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
614706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 15 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614038



Common Names

  • Sororia Plant
  • Xyris Plant
  • Sororia Vine


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Description

Xyris sororia (also called Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has long, thin stems and yellow flowers with a distinctive eye-like pattern. It is found in wet, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris sororia 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

The flower of Xyris sororia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris sororia is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Xyris sororia

Xyris sororia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Xyris sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris sororia?

Xyris sororia

What are the common names of Xyris sororia?

Sororia Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris sororia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

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