Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subglabrata
ID:
614900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 322 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614232



Common Names

  • Subglabrata Plant
  • Xyris Plant
  • Subglabrata Vine


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Description

Xyris subglabrata (also called Smooth Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a short stem and a tuft of linear leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris subglabrata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a border plant. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xyris subglabrata is yellow with a short, cylindrical spike. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are slender and upright with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris subglabrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 1 m tall. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Xyris subglabrata

Xyris subglabrata is native to Central America and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Xyris subglabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris subglabrata?

Xyris subglabrata

What is the common name of Xyris subglabrata?

Smooth Yellow-eyed Grass

What type of habitat does Xyris subglabrata prefer?

Xyris subglabrata prefers moist, sunny areas such as meadows and wetlands

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

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270182-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.