Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsifolia
ID:
614716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 279 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614048



Common Names

  • Sparsifolia Plant
  • Xyris Plant
  • Sparsifolia 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 sparsifolia 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 sparsifolia 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 sparsifolia is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be propagated from seed or division. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Xyris sparsifolia

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

Xyris sparsifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris sparsifolia?

Xyris sparsifolia

What is the common name of Xyris sparsifolia?

Scattered-leaved Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris sparsifolia?

Xyridaceae

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' 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:270173-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.