Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
614958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lock

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 892 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614290



Common Names

  • Subtle Xyris
  • Subtle Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Subtle Yelloweyed Grass


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Description

Xyris subtilis (also called Slender 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 subtilis 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 subtilis 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 subtilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Xyris subtilis

Xyris subtilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Xyris subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris subtilis?

Xyris subtilis

What is the common name of Xyris subtilis?

Slender Yellow-eyed Grass

What type of habitat does Xyris subtilis prefer?

Xyris subtilis 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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