Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathacea
ID:
614724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lanj.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 41: 484 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614056



Common Names

  • Spathacea Plant
  • Xyris Plant
  • Spathacea Vine


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Description

Xyris spathacea (also called Spathe-leaved 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 spathacea is used in the garden as a border plant or in a rock garden. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris spathacea 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 spathacea 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 spathacea

Xyris spathacea is native to Brazil, and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Xyris spathacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris spathacea?

Xyris spathacea

What is the common name of Xyris spathacea?

Spathaceous Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris spathacea?

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

Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871688-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.