Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsetigera
ID:
614940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 13(3): 81 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614272



Common Names

  • Subsetigera Plant
  • Xyris Plant
  • Subsetigera Vine


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Description

Xyris subsetigera (also called Bristly 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 subsetigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xyris subsetigera 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 subsetigera 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 subsetigera

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

Xyris subsetigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris subsetigera?

Xyris subsetigera

What is the common name of Xyris subsetigera?

Tiger Yellow-eyed Grass

What type of habitat does Xyris subsetigera prefer?

Xyris subsetigera 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,

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