Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenotera
ID:
1544365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 14: 229 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025244



Common Names

  • Xyris stenotera
  • Stenotera Xyris
  • Xyris


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Description

Xyris stenotera (also called Stenotera Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a creeping habit and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris stenotera is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, stomach ache, and malaria. It is also used as a spice in many dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris stenotera has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris stenotera is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Xyris stenotera

Xyris stenotera is found in Madagascar.

Xyris stenotera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris stenotera?

Xyris stenotera

What are the common names of Xyris stenotera?

Narrow-leaved Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris stenotera?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217094-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.