Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
614966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 46 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614298



Common Names

  • Awl-shaped Xyris
  • Awl-shaped Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Awl-shaped Yelloweyed Grass


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Description

Xyris subulata (also called Awl-shaped 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 subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris subulata var. acutifolia Heimerl
Xyris subulata var. subulata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xyris subulata 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 subulata 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 subulata

Xyris subulata can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris subulata?

Xyris subulata

What type of plant is Xyris subulata?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Xyris subulata?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319774-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.